Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x

BEST COMPACT CAMERA!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Before buying this camera, I researched all of the Canon Powershot (ultra compact) cameras on Canon’s website, as well as, reading blogs and reviews elsewhere online. This camera is fantastic for someone who wants to take a great picture ALL of the time with the image stabilization (IS) feature. I would NOT buy any camera without the IS feature. I bought this camera because IT HAS MOVIE WITH SOUND (SOUND IS KEY) as many other models do not have sound. I also wanted a view window (viewfinder) in case the sun was too bright in Arizona to see the images on the nice 2.5″ LCD screen. I haven’t had to use the view finder yet. Now this camera isn’t for zooming and taking far off shots in nature as the zoom isn’t nearly strong enough for that. Things look smaller on the screen (mountains) than to the naked eye. But if you want a great camera for taking pictures of people, pets and with the macro setting (up close such as jewelry to list on ebay) this camera will be your new best friend. It is easy to work and the instructions are actually easy to understand. I am so thrilled with it. THE PICTURES ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! And, with amazon, you have no sales tax … so you will be hard pressed to find a better deal. And, you can choose the various colors vs. just having another silver camera like everyone else. I chose the Brown and love it. God Bless!

8mp perfect point and shoot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
8 mp is plenty for a point and shoot… if i wanna go bigger/faster i gotta save up and get a dslr =) but upon discovering this i think i can hold on to getting a dslr till prices drop even more……

this camera is so amazing left me with a smile…. i found out a better way to use this camera to use available light inside the house… yes indoor lighting……………. i switched the mode to DIGITAL MACRO !!!

for some reason it set up the camera just right without even using flash

and took amazing pictures =) i even used zoom in /zoom out

-iso was in auto

-no flash

-antishake is on

-fine

-M1

-autofocus and that icon that looked like a flower w/ the letter “D”

-u can zoom to 4x

i even took pics of television and the image of tv was captured beautiful

idk if this will apply to all point and shoot camera with macro setting

but this particular model i have – powershot elph sd1100is – does the job great………

if i discover some other successful experiment i wont hesitate to share…

Excellent Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved my Canon SD1100 IS. I had it for over a year and I hardly ever had any issues with it. I definitely got a great camera for the price when I purchased it. I had previously owned a Panasonic camera I had purchased for approximately $200 and it didn’t have anywhere near the features that the SD1100 did. The Panasonic didn’t even have an optical zoom. My only issue with the SD1100 is the poor picture quality in low-light settings without a flash, but, then again, it’s not a professional quality camera. Unfortunately, it was stolen this weekend while I was out on the town with some friends and in looking to replace it, I was flabbergasted that it is selling for almost $400. I bought it for $160 last year! I’m going to upgrade to the SD1200 IS and I’m hoping that it delivers on par with the SD1100.

Never got it
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
It has been a month since I ordered the camera and since it was charged to my credit card, and I have still not received the camera nor gotten any communication as to why, not from the seller and not from Amazon.com after repeated requests.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I researched this camera before I bought it. The pictures are awesome. The only con I would say is it takes a little bit of remembering to change to all the modes. But the pictures are well worth it.

Could not be Happier!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was sold on Nikons until I purchased this Canon. I bought this camera because my old one did not handle low light or faces very well. I could not be happier with this Canon. It is easy to use and takes fantastic pictures – The zoom is top notch and you don’t sacrifice quality. I have taken outdoor pictures including sunsets, sunrises, waterfalls, forests and close up flower shots – everyone is excellent. There is still more to learn with this camera, but I would definitely recommend it.

Amazon, Amazon, reviewers y’all, tell me which CanonSD is the fairest of all?
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
First about the SD1100 and later in the review, a comparison between Canon SD series cameras.

The former Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) was the perfect tiny camera that you could slip into your shirt pocket and bring out at a moment’s notice and begin clicking away. No wonder it has been Canon’s top selling model! It was almost perfect except it did not have image stabilization like some other Canon cameras. And now with the SD1100IS Canon has added it’s motion detection technology to this tiny camera which will make your shots less blurry, especially in low light.

Other enhancement over SD1000 is a slightly rounded styling which feels more comfortable in the hand and gives you a better grip. You can also choose from fun colors – Bohemian brown anyone?

I have several Canon cameras and I use them regularly, but once again the SD1100 gets a lot of use as it’s easy to carry in your tighter jean pocket/shirt pocket.

What else is nice about the SD1100 IS?

Basic picture taking:

It takes excellent outdoor shots and has a satisfactory low light performance for its size. The face detection and auto white balance in the frame help expose faces correctly. It has a viewfinder in case the sun is too bright and an anti-reflective 2.5″ screen. You can also use your high capacity SD cards in this baby.

Creative features:

With this camera you can get creative with “My Colors” features. The Color Accent mode where you keep any one color in the picture while the rest is black and white helped frame a blue sky, blue sea and blue jeans in a b/w group shot. Cool! There are options to swap colors and also take b/w or sepia pics. Read the manual and you’ll discover even more fun features.

The Scene modes are tried and tested and help you take the best picture. I love “foliage” which brings out the greens or autumn colors. “Fireworks” freezes the bursts of firecrackers in the sky in perfect spheres. “Aquarium” helped me take wonderful shots of fish, before this mode all I got was my flash reflecting on the glass of the tank. The others modes – indoor, beach, snow, kids/pets have been useful too.

Making videos:

The video mode takes movies in 3 different sizes and it has a time lapse video function. You can set the camera to record at intervals. I used it to capture sun’s ascent from sunrise to mid morning and the video looks fabulous. You can even use the creative colors modes while taking video. The image stabilization helps in the video mode eliminating jerky shots.

The bottom line? This is a great camera – it’s take-along-everywhere tiny, it’s got a ton of creative features and takes great pictures, it also comes in fun colors. It’s the one to get!

EXTRA READING FOR THOSE WHO ARE STILL NOT SURE…

If you want the perfect balance between image quality, features, size, layout and last but not the least the price, here is my 2 cents worth. (I own 4 SD cameras and have done some research using all of these for the same picture at the same location.)

Image Quality: Top slot goes to the cameras in the 800/900 series. The image quality of SD1100 is a notch below.

Layout and controls: The controls are better on the 800/900/700 series compared to SD1100 as you have a separate instant replay button which is very useful to switch between shoot and replay mode. I LOVE this feature as it saves me a lot of time while shooting. It’s so much better than the rubber slider on this 1100 model.

Screen size: This camera has a 2.5″ screen with a viewfinder while some other models offer 3 inch screen but are missing the viewfinder. I prefer the larger screen as the extra .5″ makes composing shots much easier. I have NEVER missed the viewfinder yet, even in bright sunlight.

Camera Size: SD1100 is the winner here as it’s the tiniest. The SD750/770/790 are almost as compact but 800s/900s are bigger.

If picture quality is important for you go for the 800/900 series. If smaller size, with nice picture taking capability is important look at the 700 series. If you want the tiniest, convenient camera which takes pretty good shots at a bargain price go for this SD1100.

Note: For some additional thoughts click on the comments.

Best choice for a small digital camera.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Gold)

Canon’s Powershot digital Elph answers all my needs. It is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket. It’s 8.0 megapixels are large enough for large prints. And it is one of the few small digital cameras that has a viewfinder, so that you can hold it up to your eye, if you wish, rather than look at the screen. This is good for bright light situations and for saving battery power. Besides, as an old film photographer, that’s the way I like to work. It works well on the automatic setting, but has all the options you could ask for, including movies.

Happy shooter
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am not up on all the technical things about photography so I have not made many changes to this, except some I read from other reviewers. I don’t even understand some of the instructions. But I do know what I expect a good picture to look like and this camera has not let me down. The pictures I have taken, small objects, sunsets, lightning, and people have come out great. If I want I can always edit them on the computer. The program they give you to use is so easy. I highly recommend this to even the once in awhile picture takers.

Great camera, great price!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera for my husband on the occasion of the birth of our 2nd child. Picture quality is excellent and he has even shot some videos. Easy to use and download to computer. His only complaint is that it is small and easy to misplace! It is amazing how far camera technology has come. My old camera (canon powershot 4 years old) is much bulkier! Canon lenses are always high quality.

excellent little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera to take with me on a trip to the Bahamas primarily because I wanted something very compact that I could slip in my purse or pocket, so that I would always have it with me. This little camera definitely has exceeded my expectations, it takes beautiful shots and is almost as small as my cell phone. Very nice. would highly recommend.

amazing camera and video
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have owned many cannon cameras and this one is the best. Great stability, excellent focus, the best zoom, and finally the ability to take long video segments. Excellent!

Perfect camera for the non-professional
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The PowerShot SD1100IS is the second Canon ELPH that I have owned. The first was a 4MP model from about five years ago. I liked that camera so much, I decided to stick with Canon. I spoke to a Canon representative at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January and he told me to go with the 8MP model rather than spending the extra money for 10MP (as long as you don’t plan to enlarge to more than 11X14). I am completely pleased with this camera. The photos look great (3-4MB each). I also purchased a 4GB SanDisk card, which I would strongly recommend (the camera comes with a 32MB card which will only hold about 10 photos in fine quality). With the larger memory card, you can get up to 30-minutes of good quality video. Also, the battery life is much improved compared to older models. I recommend keeping the instruction manual handy until you learn all the functions (which are many).

Great little camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used this camera for the first time over the last week in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. It’s so simple to use and fit in the pocket of my cargo shorts. The battery lasted a long time, though I had a back up ready. I took pictures all day at Universal Studios Hollywood and all night on Hollywood Blvd. The pictures are fantastic! So clear and crisp! The colors are great! I recommend this easy to use camera. I got the blue one.

In my pocket
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Small enough to fit comfortably in my pocket so that I can use it in situations where I would have never planned to shoot. Functions smoothly and quietly with good picture quality. Easy to transfer shots to my computer for e-mail.

Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The quality of the pictures that you can take with this camera is excellent, and has a lot of features. It is easy to carry and to manipulate. I love it!

Excellent compact camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is an upgrade over my trusty SD300, which still works apart from the mode switch getting stuck once in a while. I took literally thousands of pictures with it, and I expect the same functionality and durability with the SD1100IS. This upgrade feels solid and carries over most of the features I enjoyed with the old one, adding image stabilization and–hallelujah–a battery life indicator. And 8 megapixels is enough for a hi-res 300ppi print at 8″x10″. Best of all, it uses the same battery and SD cards as the old one, with the added capability of the SD HC cards. I have also owned a couple of Olympus (good) and a Panasonic (awful), and I can honestly say I’m a Canon man. The SD1100IS is a tremendous value, looks much nicer than the SD1000, and the blue casing is much prettier in person. Excellent quality photos. Highly recommended.

Great camera but…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera but after just 3 weeks of use the Lens Error, Start Camera message came up. It would not work after that. I love this camera but it’s too expensive to be a disposable!

Canon Powershot SD 1100IS Great Buy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My 19 year old daughter bought the camera and loved it!

I needed a camera to carry around in my purse so I bought this camera, it takes wonderful pictures. I highly recommend this camera.

Canon PowerShot SC1100IS digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My husband and I love this little camera! It takes great pictures, as well as good quality video clips.

It’s small enough to fit in one’s pocket, so you have easy access to it for those ‘wish I had my camera’ moments.

It’s easy to use, and the LCD monitor is a good size.

Canon review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve been so pleased with my new camera! It takes wonderful pictures and I love how compact it is! It was a great purchase at a reasonable price.

Nice camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife for Christmas. We havn’t used it a lot yet, but the few times we have, we have been pleased. I bought a Kingston 2GB SD memory card for it and it works very well. I noticed that the memory card was made in Japan. And that’s a plus in regard to quality. Also it was formatted already so that was easy. I set it for Super fine sharpness and can get 550 pictures with it. That is more than enough for general snapshot use.

Chocolate Deliciousness!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I received my SD1100 last week – it only took 3 days with free shipping. Very impressed with Amazon’s shipping during the holidays. All that aside, I am also impressed with this camera! I shopped around and chose the Canon SD1100. It’s so small and compact. Easy to take along everywhere but it’s still packed with all the fun features. I wanted to leave a review on the color alone. I really debated on the brown. Blue would have been my second choice but the chocolate lover won out. It’s a beautiful deep brown color. The photo doesn’t do the color justice. It’s a perfect color of chocolate. I just love it and get LOTS of compliments on it. Highly recommend the Bohemian Brown color!

the best for less
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Without a doubt the best overall camera in its class. I have bought the powershot class cameras since they came on the market. I have upgraded as features are added or MPs significantly increase. To date between my wife and childern we have bought at least 5-6 powershots and never been sorry that we did.The ease of use and quality of construction coupled with a sofisicated menu of options makes purchase of this camera a very wise investment. At less than $150.00 it is truly a best buy.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great still and video quality in this small camera. Liked it enough to purchase a second one so both of us good have one.

perfect ultra compact model
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)

I own and am a huge fan of the Canon Digital Rebel SLR and think that it takes great pictures. Unfortunately, there are times when a larger camera with all of it’s accessories and lenses can be prohibitive. In preparation for an upcomming event where I would be a participant as well as spectator, I realized that I would be unable to carry around my Rebel.

So, I spent several days reading different reviews before deciding on the Canon PowerShot SD 1100. I must stress that the fact that I already owned a Canon played no part in my decision. I did not settle on the SD 1100 out of brand loyalty. I must have read more than 30 or 40 different “professional” reviews of various cameras before picking this one.

I have only had this camera for a couple of days, and haven’t yet used it at the event for which it was purchased, but I must say that I am extremely pleased with this camera. The most common negative comment in reviews of this camera is that it does not offer a wide variety of manual settings. I have to agree that if you are looking for a camera to launch your career as a professional photographer, this may not be the best choice for you.

The camera is ultra compact without feeling cheap. It is well designed, well made, full featured, takes great photos under a variety of conditions and exceeds all of my expectations for a more “portable” alternative to my full sized SLR. I cannot think of a single negative thing to say about this camera and I cannot imagine why somebody wouldn’t be extremely happy with this purchase.

I also recommend buying the case advertised as an accessory for this model as it has a belt loop that allows you to carry it safely and securely on your belt instead of in your pocket.

Love It Loads
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We purchased this camera just before a special vacation and it worked beautifully. Easy instructions and easy to use. The microphone works really well so be careful of the wind and zooming in/out when using the video option. The microphone picks up the zooming in/out sounds and the video is actually better when not zoomed in anyway. The quality of the pictures and videos are very nice. We are very happy with this camera.

Great camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is great. Not super glitzy and isn’t gonna take the pictures you see in magazines, but for the price, this thing takes pictures just as well as some of my friend’s cameras, which they paid twice the price. Thumbs up!

Everything I wanted
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

A great little camera. Have used it in a number of settings, and a number of conditions, and it works very well for everything I could want.

I’ve found that by upping the granularity to superfine, and by increasing the color spectrum to vivid, I’m able to get extremely useful shots. This drops the amount of pictures I can have from around 4000 to about 1300.

I would recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a simple camera for everyday use. It has some advanced features which are really cool, but the overall ease of use with this item is the reason I bought it.

Worth noting – the camera appears to be very durable, as it’s survived two falls and one rainstorm (covered).

Haven’t been disappointed yet!

good gift choice for kids or grandparents
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
the order arrived pretty quick. The camera works fine as it should be.

One thing I don’t like about this camera is the design of the ‘mode switch’ button (switch from photo shot, video and review). It is loose and looks really cheap. We haven’t explored all its functions yet and will give more detailed review later.

great value
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera,I shopped around.The best price is here on Amazon. I discovered the video switch too. My neices were having a blast making there own vidoes. I showed them how easy it was to review and download onto a computer. I again am the cool Aunt.

great pictures but after a while, i got the dreaded “Lens error, restart” problem.
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera because it was highly rated. It took great pictures and I took very good care of it. But, after some time, I started getting the “Lens error, restart camera” issue. This is a major problem. Just search on the internet about it and you will see many complaints. I had to take it to Canon service in Irvine, CA and waited almost two hours in line before a customer service rep helped me. There were many people in line for various camera issues for Powershots and Digital SLRs. I wouldn’t recommend Canon.

The lesson that I learned was, when researching a product before buying, search for the problems of the product in addition to looking at user ratings.

Great camera for the money!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Ordered this camera to replace a model just above this one. I needed it quick and the difference in price is what sold me. It had the same features as my other camera except for a smaller viewing area. I was able to order this camera and pay for expedited shipping and still saved over $50.00 on the cost of the other camera. This camera is easy to use and has a lot of fun neat features. Highly recommended!

Great camera – perfect size!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have always purchased Canons, and as usual, I am very happy with this product. I’ve had it for about a month now, and it’s been great. The picture quality is pretty clear for a compact camera. I had previously purchased the Canon Powershot SX110IS which had a better picture quality, but was much too bulky for my taste. I would recommend this as an everyday camera, but those looking for top pic quality may want to spring for a larger camera with better zoom.

Long shot-to-shot time; fill flash feature hard to find
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is a solid little camera that can provide excellent image quality under the right conditions. But it has two glaring deficiencies:

1. No fill flash option in auto mode. (There is a fill flash option in manual mode, but it’s not easy for the casual user to find.) There’s red-eye reduction, of course, and you can turn the flash off completely or let the camera decide when to fire it. But with the camera in auto mode, you can’t tell it to fire the flash on every shot, regardless of what its sensor thinks. Major bummer when you want to photograph a backlit subject.

2. Shot-to-shot time is agonizingly slow, and focus time isn’t especially speedy, either. This is a problem when, for example, you want to catch quick snaps of the animals you see on Disney World’s Kilimanjaro Safaris. Ask me how I know.

I’m sure this is a fine camera for people who want to photograph landscapes, still lifes, and posed portraits. For candid shots of subjects in motion, it’s not so great.

O.K.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Digital camera are not going to be very good unless you pay hundred of dollars. I have had mine for less than a year and am ready to trade it in. The picture quality is not perfect. The settings never seem to go with the room. After editing the pictures on Piacaso they turn out quite well. Not the most durable and mine has been through a lot. Good ,but slightly overpriced. Honestly there someone tell me if there is a camera better than this one, they all suck!

Excellent for college students
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We have two kids in college. Bought my daughter a Pink one. My son was so impressed by it that he also received a Silver one for Christmas. We took a short road trip to Enchanted Rock, TX, and they both put their cameras to the test. Everyone was impressed when they saw the pictures and the videos we made.

Nice Canon quality, with a few flaws
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Just got this camera as a supplement for my other Canon, which is too big to just throw in my pocket like this can be. I am very happy with the size, weight, and images so far.I would say it is the same size and weight as a deck of cards, I might try a card case as my camera case! The materials of this camera are very nice, with only a few problems for me right now. The entire case is made of metal, except the battery cover and cable port cover. I think the battery cover should have been made of metal also for durability, and it is a bit weak in holding it shut; seems like it will be easy to open it accidentally, but the battery is held inside with a notch, so its just annoying for now. And on the front, it would have been nice if the silver rings that make up the lens assembly were a matte finish instead of glossy to match the rest of the camera. Flash works good, 2-3 sec btwn shots, and 1 sec startup time, so fast!

Otherwise, I look forward to using this little toy for some great snapshots. Will update in the future.

-Update 6/09

Just got back from a week vacation where I used this camera exclusively for snapshots and some movie taking. It worked very well, with the battery never needing to be charged over the whole trip. I was probably snapping about 20 shots a day and a minute or so of hd movie. The size is excellent, just tossed it in my jeans jeans pocket and go, very convenient and portable. There were only a couple of small issues: at high ISO (night/dark shots) there was noticable noise in the shots, but not too bad. And I only have a 2GB card, so with the hd movies, I did start to worry about space, but ended up only filling it about 2/3. Something else I discovered while unloading pics to my computer is that once you take them off the camera, you can’t transfer them back into the camera. I have winxp, so maybe its something with the program, but I didn’t know that before. So in all, worked great and still highly recommended.

Does more than advertided
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Can do almost everything you can imagine.

It has elaborate menus and settings.

Good video performance. Exellent time lapse video.

I prefer a wider angle lens and more control over aperture and speed.

Great Camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Just purchased this camera as a replacement for an older HP camera we have. I have to say that I love this camera! We read about the great reviews for it on Amazon and it was also ranked very well by Consumer Reports.

The camera takes great photos at night. We were in NYC over the weekend and I am so impressed with the crispness of our photos. Both the daytime and the nightime photos look great.

We are only amateurs photographers. I like that this camera is very small and can fit in your pocket. It’s not much bigger than our cell phone.

We made a great decision. It is the best camera we have owned.

Canon Pocket Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a pretty nice little camera. It is great to carry around in your pocket. Which is the reason I bought it. The picture quality is good too.

Great camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a really great compact camera. It takes great shots and fits nicely in you back pocket. You really need a case to keep it safe though.

Great camera for a $160. Easy to use and excellent picture.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had Nokon cool pix 8.0 mp and now I have replace with this Canon one. This is reallt cool product for a $160…great camera and good picture.

Pleased!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just bought this product for my husband’s birthday. He’s been wanting a pocket sized snapshot, and told me he was perfectly satisfied with this Powershot! He is impressed with some of the features on this camera as well as loving the size and color! I highly recommend this seller and all products listed under the seller’s name. We had no problem ordering or receiving this product and will most likely do business with again in the future!

Great Camera and Printer & Awesome Color!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love the Canon camera and printer. Amazon shipped extremely quickly and perfectly packaged. The camera is the cutest color and the printer matches exactly. Nice addition to my home office. The camera works great and the manual is extensive with lots of information. Easy to use with lots of features. Canon makes the best cameras in my opinion. Enjoy!

Does the job!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My SD450 gave up the ghost after being carried on my hip 24/7 for several years and I replaced it with this one. Very nearly the same camera with more features and for less money. Since most of my work ends up on the computer or on line rather than on paper, I question my sanity for spending thousands on DSLR’s. This little guy produces outstanding image quality and is very easy to use and carry. The Amazon transaction was flawless, as usual. Great price on a product that was exactly as represented and arrived well before the estimated delivery date. Kudos to Amazon and Canon!

Fantastic — just as promised!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Digital camera was in excellent condition, as promised. Even came with all the manuals and extra goodies, which was MORE than promised. Thanks! A++++

SD1100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful SMALL camera. I set it on Auto and click away and every pic has turned out very clear. Software installation went off without a hitch and camera transfers pics over in an instant. Display is nice and bright. Battery seems to keep the camera running for forever. Still has viewfinder that’s being dropped off of a lot of other cameras. I bought the gray case for the SD1000 that Amazon sells and it fits the SD1100 perfectly. A little snug at first and then stretches out. Really need the case to protect the camera if you throw it in a pack with cellphones etc. Bought 2GD memory card and it seems to hold a whole day the way I shoot but if I had it to do over I’d probably get 4GB. All in all this camera surpassed my expectations.

Love this camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera! Great pictures each and every time. Nice and light- easy to use.

Great Camera for Price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve used it in California, Santa Fe, and Colorado so far, and it works great. Nice and compact with a lot of fun features. I would recommend this one to anyone.

Excellent versatile pocket sized camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this brown colored compact pocket sized camera to replace an older S300. I delighted in the compact size. It is truly a pocket sized gem. I used it extensively for quick shots. Extremely convenient but still capable of decent photos and good resolution. The image stabilization feature adds so much usefullness in a light small camera that for most email shots, I grab my SD1100 instead of my Nikon D3. Macro shots at max resolution can be cropped to yield very good images. I left it in the console of my car one day and also left the garage door up 6″ or so to vent heat – and forgot to close it at night. The next morning, I found a thief (prob a young person) had crawled under the door and ransacked my car, stole my SD1100 and an iphone FM transmitter. I ordered a replacement SD1200 from Amazon. I’ll just have to live with Grey color instead of the Brown I have grown so fond of.

I shot a video of an intense hailstorm and noticed that the zoom in movie mode degrades the image to the point of uselessness. The sound recording is very good for a camera smaller than a pack of cards. I would have bought another SD1100 but they are $100 more than the SD1200, so I ordered the SD1200.

So easy to use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my little Canon. It took minutes to start taking beutiful pictures. I would recommend it to everyone. The price was a huge savings from the stores.

Perfect for me.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been using a Powershot I2 IS for the last 3 years. Very good camera with a fantastic 12X Zoom. However, I wanted a camera to carry in my pocket. So many times I just didn’t feel like dragging a large camera with me to various parties or events. This camera fills the bill. I carry it everywhere.

The pictures it produces are stunning. The 8MP 3X zoom produces a picture that you can crop to the point that you get almost the same picture as you would have with the 5MP 12X zoom lense (my opinion). The movie feature is wonderful too, even better than the I2 IS.

The camera feels great in your hand with a solid, quality feeling. If you have used Canon cameras before the menus are very intuitive. I would not have purchased this camera (or any camera for that matter) if it did not have the Image Stabilization feature. This is especially a must as you get older.

By the way there is an advantage to the Brown color: If you have to use the optical view finder outside, the camera itself produces minimum glare for you eye to see more clearly through the small opening. The color also makes the LCD playback pop. And as a bonus, it really gives the camera a luxury look, you have to see it in person to appreciate the color.

I recently took it to a monthly card party and everyone went wild over it. So much so that one person sat right down at the computer and ordered one! If you want a sub-compact, pocketable camera that takes great pictures, I highly recommend the Canon SD1100IS.

Great little package
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great little performer. Very small. Easily fits into pockets. Image stabilization is great. Recording video is very smooth. Battery life is very good and it’s very easy to get in and out of the camera. I like the color accent feature although I’ve rarely used it. Scrathes easily, though. And flash doesn’t work as good as I hoped in very dark settings. Notes…For some reason, the blue camera is about 20% cheaper than the other colors. Get at least a 4Gb SD card for it; especially if you plan on recording video. I found several for only $10 at Amazon. The software that comes with it isn’t very good; especially if you’re trying to transfer video — I keep getting errors. I now just use Windows Explorer to drag the files into my destination folder.

Worth every penny!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is amazing! It’s economical, takes gorgeous photos even while moving in a car, has great zoom capability and macro ability, and the movie quality will knock your socks off. Ignore those who nitpic in their evaluations. Unless you’re an 800 lb. gorilla who’s hard on your toys, this camera is solid. You don’t need to worry about a thing. This camera is literally a dream come true. Order a 2GB memory card, and a couple extra Canon NB-4L Equivalent Digital Camera Battery @ [...] each and you are good to go. I just returned from vacation with 503 photos that are incredible. Just remember, rarely use flash indoors. My indoor photos of the cavernous Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are amazing with no flash, as are detailed photos of the art. Some outdoor photos that didn’t look like they would be good on the display turned out wonderful once I saw them on my pc. I even took terrific photos of storm clouds at night. This camera will make even a novice confident & adventurous. I recommend Beach Cameras as the source provider. The transition from my old PowerShot S230 was a cinch. I met once with an experienced user who helped show me a few tricks. Now that I’ve got those down I’ll meet with her again to learn additional tricks. It’s all in the user manuel, I just prefer show & tell. Once you have it, you won’t leave home without it.

So good, my head exploded
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
(NOTE: I’ve had the camera for two days.)

This camera is nothing short of amazing. First, the size. It literally fits in your hand! The size means the camera can slip into a shirt pocket and go ANYWHERE. I wear an orange safety vest at work and this camera fits neatly into a pocket. In the two days I’ve had this camera, I’ve taken almost 150 pictures! Entirely due to the size of the camera. It goes everywhere with me now.

Features? How did Canon pack so much into such a tiny package? The controls are intuitive and easy to use. Most people won’t crack the manual until they start taking more advanced shots. For the rookie (read: me), this camera is a true point-and-shoot. The optical image stabilization is wonderful and works like a champ. The 8MP pictures look HUGE. There are two different zoom modes on this camera. A 3x regular zoom plus another 6-7x optical.

The battery for this camera charged in less than 90mins. Camera came with a 32MB SD card which goes very fast at 8MP. Still, the fact that Canon included one at all speaks volumes about the company. Lots of accessories are available too.

There are a bunch of more advanced features that I can’t speak about. Different shooting modes, ISO settings, and other neat things. There is even a movie mode!

Images look great to this untrained eye. Your mileage will vary.

Highly recommend for people who just want to take lots and lots of pictures!

Pocket camera for travel
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The SD1100IS is, for me, a backup travel camera. I have another much larger digital camera that serves for taking studio shots (art work) and telephoto details in scenery. That said, I find the SD1100IS just excellent. Get a decent neck strap so you can slip the 1100 into your T-shirt pocket (guys here) and you are all set. The little camera is very adaptable–recent night shots of Philadelphia came out nicely. The macro setting works well too–flower details can be recorded with ease.

Excellent buy
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It is an excellent product, I’m happy with the price and happy with the way it works

Versatile Small Form Factor Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great camera. Small size makes sure you take it with you to actually capture moments. Have had numerous digital and SLR cameras in the past and found no matter how great the camera was, if it was too large or a hassle to carry I would often leave it home and miss moments and great shots. This solves that and is really easy to use. Great for hiking/take anywhere camera. Small size may be a little hard for larger hands. I have large hands and can maneuver it pretty well but have to focus more on what I’m pressing. Definetly worth the trade-off for the size. Pictures are fantastic, definetly excels at Macro shots. Amazing quality and ability to capture detail up close. General and landscape/scenic photos it does OK. Pictures of people it does great. If you are on the fence buy this camera! It’s worth it and Amazon by far has the best price.

Fantastic!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m thrilled to be using a Canon point-and-shoot again. The settings are easy to access and utilize and the quality of the photos is fantastic. I was able to pick the camera up and use all of the functions without referencing the manual; everything is laid out very user-friendly. The quality of the photos is great, the size of the camera is great, the price is great…I’d recommend this point-and-shoot to anyone!

Astonishing
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted to buy a camera for my graduation event. One of my friend recommended me Cannon. I was really amazed by its picture quality. And top of all, it has automatic noise-reducing feature. I would definitely recommend this product.

Cannon Powershot SD1100IS 8 mp digital camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a terrific entry-level camera. It takes excellent pictures and has many convenient features. It’s a great camera to take on trips etc and is small and light and quite easy to use. The pics taken with the digital zoom are a bit grainy so I don’t take pictures with the digital zoom. The 3X optical zoom is a little weak but common for this category. For the price it is definitely a bargain and I would recommend it.

Super camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Takes great pictures, is easy to use and haven’t had any problems with it.

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Excellent take anywhere camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A lot has already been written about this camera. It has met my expectations for a pocket snapshot and video camera…clear pictures and video while always being just the right size to fit into my small purse or my pocket. There are better cameras that are larger, but they would get left at home due to their inconvenience.

Best bang for the buck!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love it! Love it! Love it! Oh yeah… did I mention that I love this camera?

Lovin’ my Canon
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great quality photos, flexibility in various shooting situations, perfect for traveling — as heavy as an empty wallet — and easy as pie to download on to my laptop.

overexposes, a bit slow, and background audio too loud, otherwise nice
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
There are three annoying problems that I can see so far, otherwise the camera seems nice. The first problem is that in auto, the camera tends to overexpose so that whites are badly lacking detail. The second is that the background audio in movie mode is loud, so that if you’re taking a silent movie, even a very mild wind sounds like your movie was taken during a hurricane. The third is that the recovery time is a bit slow so that the time lag before you can zoom the lens or take the next picture is noticeable. There may be a way to compensate for these faults, but I haven’t found them yet. On the other hand, the size is nice, build quality seems nice, pictures are generally excellent in both sharpness and color.

Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Selected cheapest shipping method, and it arrived the next day! excelent service and the camera is a replacement for my previous SD 1000, which I also loved. Camera doesn’t wash people out and takes excelent pictures for a point & shoot.

Nice looking camera.. but short on usability
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good looking, compact and affordable. But compared to my previous (4 yrs old) powershot, think its regressed a bit on usability.

Firstly for a camera of this size the click button is positioned a little too far away from the edge, I’ve got to stretch my finger to get it – not very ergonomic. Secondly the menu is unintuitive, for example I keep forgetting where the menu option to change the scene mode is located. Had to check the manual quite a number of times to figure out where things are. These were much more intuitive with my previous powershot. I hardly had to refer its manual for anything, even considering the fact that it had less features to contend with.

Having said all that I don’t regret buying it… its light, fits in my pocket and the image quality is great! Just hope Canon would improve on those minor niggles.

Nice camera – Annoying Flash
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my trip to India. I spend a lot of time doing research in rural villages, so I needed something robust enough to handle multiple lighting conditions, something rugged enough to handle the heat and humidity, and something small enough so I can take photos without attracting people’s attention. So far it has held up well.

When there is good ambient light, the pictures come out crisp and clear. However, it tends to get grainy and washed-out in lower light. The start-up time is great, taking me just about a second between removing it from my pocket to actually taking a photo.

I got an 8gb Kingston (class 6) memory card, and the Digipower BP-CN4L Replacement battery to use as a backup. The camera is very intuitive to use, and I like the color-swap manipulation and time-lapse video features.

What I particularly DISLIKE is the flash. The default is for it to always switch to ‘Auto’ whenever the camera is turned on. In my work, the flash attracts too much attention, and so I constantly have to manually switch it off every time I turn the camera on, which could be up to 80+ times a day. Very annoying. Another con is the flimsyness of the battery/memory cover. Even a vague attempt to make it seem sealed from moisture would go a long way.

If these are not deal-breakers for you, then I’d say go for it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first Canon Camera and I am very happy with it. The camera takes quick clear photos. My wife keeps it in her purse and loves it because it is so small and light.

Canon SD1100 excellent camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The SD1100 is an excellent camera for everyday use. High quality pictures are easily obtained with image stabilization. Flash is also sufficient, but not great. The optical viewfinder is not very useful, but when exterior light makes the LCD impossible to see, the viewfinder will do.

Lots of features in a small package
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I did extensive research prior to selecting the PowerShot SD1100IS. My other choices were the new Nikon Coolpix and the Canon 850. My prior camera was a Pentax Optio S. While I own a Nikon SD80 it is large and less likely to be used than the smaller Canon. I wanted a viewfinder and optical image stabilization with face recognition. The new Canon has both. My complaints center around the grainy image on the display prior to taking a picture and the inability to quickly deactivate the flash for taking photos of a distant subject (like a graduation). Otherwise, the Canon packs a lot of features into a small package at a very reasonable price.

Canon cameras FAIL – waste of money!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I like the image quality but have had 2 Canons fail within months of purchase. Canon is making too many lemons. BEWARE! Google “Canon Powershot lens error” to see the problems you may encounter buying a Canon.

Love it!!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera after losing my kodak digital…I love it! Took it on my vacation and all the pictures turned great, better then my kodak! I have owned 2 kodak digital camera’s so it took me a little while to get used to this one but I couldn’t be happier…takes great pictures, easy to use and small enought to bring anywhere. If you are thinking of buying this camera, buy it!

Great camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Canon makes great cameras. This is our third one, and it is very user friendly. no complaints

Great camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is exactly what I was looking for! It is small enough for me to stick into my pocket and carry around everywhere, and it takes great pictures!

Cannon Cam
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What can I say…cannon is one of the best cameras I have ever owned…and I have own a lot of cammeras…this is a nice point and shoot camera…I travel the world with the Navy and I’m always taking pictures…I had a Nikon…I liked it to…but this camera takes pictures a million times better and I don’t have to worry about the picture getting blured because I move or the person I’m taking a picture moves…This cam is not a lot of money so If your looking for something to just carry around and take random pictures with a good quality then this is your camera…

canon sd1100is
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
love everything about this camera. what would make it better is if they made it slimmer.

Canon 1100IS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Camera has so far performed very well. Only complaint I have is it is a bit to expensive and the quality is not so great.

Finally found the best camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will put it this way – the best of the best. I used to have few cameras and all of them left us totally unsatisfied, but this one is something. We heavily are using this camera for the last 10 months – our son was born and we made more than 4000 pictures by now. Considering the fact that we were making pictures and videos of a small baby and of a baby-on-a-move the percentage of good pictures and videos is nearly 95%. Very impressive. I would recommend EVERYONE. Very good purchase – all-in-one!

Great Service
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Fast response time, shipped quickly and packaged well. Item was in excellent condition, as advertised.

Love this camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Takes great pictures and great video!! I never leave home without it : ).

great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is really a good camera – small and taking very good pictures (8 MPix is enough). It is great for amateurs – many settings (indoor, night, portrait etc.), good image stabilizer.

Great camera but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Got it for my wife and she love the color (of course) and how compact it is.

However, when zoom out all the way @ f2.8, all the four corners are dark, and quite apparent, unless the scence is very well lit, you need to zoom in abit like 1-2 f-stop @ ~f3.1-3.5 to actually not have that happens!

We used to have the SD500 and loved that until that got stolen/lost.

Good camera with good price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very light but powerful.

The anti-shaking feature is pretty good. It can take a pretty clear picture of a moving car. I like it.

The battery is also good.

Overall a great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought the Cannon SD1100 IS about a month ago and I am happy with my purchase so far. I am not even going to pretend to be a camera aficionado but I am a casual photographer that enjoys simple, easy to use cameras that take great pictures. The SD1100 is everything that I was looking for in a compact digital camera.

Compared to my previous digital camera (a Kodak CX7530), the Cannon is far superior. The images are crystal clear and the included software is much more intuitive and easy to use compared to Kodak’s Easy Share software. The included IS feature is nice if you have shaky hands when trying to take pictures. I also invested in a second battery which has come in handy on vacation when it’s not always easy to find time to charge a single battery.

I only have a few minor complaints about the camera so far. First, the 32MB memory card included is a joke. No store even sells memory cards this small any more so investing in at least a 1GB card is a must. Secondly, the camera does have rather flimsy plastic doors for the battery/memory card and the AV outputs. The cover for the AV outputs is also a little awkward as it doesn’t open fully. The only other thing I noticed about the camera was the LCD screen sometimes displays a solid vertical line or two when taking pictures at night. I noticed this when I was at a night baseball game so I don’t know if there is a different setting that I should have used to negate some of the brightness of the stadium lights.

GREAT FEATURE PACKED CAMERA
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This camera shoots excellent pics. I can even do professional jobs with it (once the lighting is right). I love the screen auto-rotation feature so you can see portrait style pics in full screen. I also like that it comes with a rechargeable battery because AA batteries don’t have a large capacity and don’t last as long. If you are afraid of your battery power running out on you, simply purchase a replacement battery and have it charged for back up. This camera is a MUST HAVE for the ordinary photo lover.

Better than I thought!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been a loyal Fujifilm camera owner for as long as I can remember. I have always loved their cameras and the ease of use. When searching for a new camera this spring, my friend insisted I branch out to a new brand. As difficult as it was (I hate change!) I purchased this camera. I LOVE IT!!! For the same price range, this camera trumps the other camera I was looking at. Tons more features! At first these features intimidated me, but Canon makes it easy! The menus use lots of pictures and simple words. So the photographer dummy I am doesnt get confused. I want to point…and shoot…then print. I am not taking fancy pictures or looking to make poster prints. I have 4 kids, and just want to capture the moments. This camera is great! But even if you ARE an expert, this camera has enough features to keep you satisfied.

The BEST feature is how QUICKLY it turns out! Almost instant! Within a blink of an eye the camera is on and ready to take pics. Just as quick between pics too!! My old camera must have had a 5 second delay at least!

And the zoom!!! The zoom is amazing! Crystal Clear pictures at full zoom…no joke!!! My old camera got grainy once I hit the digital zoom level. It looks blurry on screen, but once you load it to your computer you see that its crystal clear sharp and crisp! As if you were right next to the object. I couldnt believe it!!

The camera is very small too! Fits in my back jeans pocket so i can carry it everywhere! Its less bulky than my cell phone! Weighs about the same as my cell phone too, even with the battery in.

Great camera! I am glad my friend talked me into this one! Amazon offered the best price around (By $30!) so I got a great deal. I am very pleased!

The next test is to see if it will stand the test of time. My FujiFilm cameras all lasted a long time and took a beating! (One still works and is now my daughters camera) I hope Canon is just as sturdy. Like I said, with 4 kids… things get dropped!

Highly recommended camera! No surprise why Canons are rated the #1 consumer camera around!

perfect inexpensive digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera for my wife for Christmas. She wanted a small camera that was simple to operate and she could carry in her purse. I won’t belabor the details about the camera itself — there are other reviews already posted that summarize all of its features. My wife loves the camera because it is pink, small, compact, and simple for her to use. I tend to be far more critical about my cameras and other electronic purchases. Despite that, I find the Canon Powershot SD1100is takes very good photos with amazingly accurate color. In fact, it was all I could do to keep from playing with it before I gave it to my wife for Christmas. The camera is simple and fun to use.

This camera focuses well even in low light conditions. The automatic flash seems to assist with focusing in these situations. The 3X optical zoom is adequate for most closeups. Anyone needing a more powerful zoom should really be looking at SLR digital cameras. The 8 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for viewing on a computer screen and should also make fine standard sized print photos. I’m not sure most people would use this camera to make 8×10 prints, but I believe it would still perform adequately for this. Battery life is very good. I charged the battery a few weeks before Christmas, and my wife has already taken numerous photos without needing to recharge the battery.

I purchased a 4 GB SDHC memory card for about $10 (also available from Amazon) and an additional rechargeable battery for about $8 (including S&H). Canon’s (optional) pink custom camera case (which I purchased from Amazon for about $15) makes for a perfect digital camera outfit. My wife loves the pink case — it fits the camera perfectly, fits neatly in her purse, and seems rigid enough to protect the camera well. There is really not room for additional items like the charger, USB cord, and spare memory, so if you need to carry additional things beside the camera you will be better off looking for a larger case. The camera comes with a USB cord to download photos to your computer, but I find using a separate memory card reader (there are many available for purchase for very little money) makes this simple and easy with no drain on the camera battery.

If you are looking for a stylish, basic digital camera that will take very good photos for not very much money the Canon Powershot SD1100is is well worth a look. It is available in several different colors. Frankly, I am strongly thinking about buying one for myself.

Canon
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I’m very disappointed in this camera. it was purchased a month ago. I took no more than 10 pictures and the camera says that the memory is full. I fully expected to be able to take more than 10 pictures with this camera.

Great updated version of old favorite
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We had one of the early Canon Elph cameras and it was a great work horse but only 3 megapixels. We needed to update and this one is even easier to use and smaller. Only drawback is you have to keep your fingers away from the controls on the back of the camera or you’ll unintentionally make changes. Product came with a defective memory card which delayed us using it. We called customer service. They advised us to buy a new one at Radio Shack. If it worked, return the old one for a replacement. We did, but it was a small extra expense.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera

This is my second Canon camera, it’s so easy to use. The best thing is I can snap a photo while my husband is driving with the built in image stabilization. I can also catch my Corgi in many cute poses without a blurr. It’s lightweight and takes a very clear picture. No batteries to deal with is another plus.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera .

Canon Powershot sd1100
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
A great little camera; truly pocket sized. The controls are intuitive and the camera takes really good photos.

not what I expected
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I expected more of this product because of all perfect reviews. There is no manual focus, only lock focus function. Somethimes lock focus help, but sometimes you just need to set it by your experience. Now I’m more then sure that my old Canon A70 makes better images than this one.

Great little digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to replace my other canon digital camera that was only a year old, but I broke it on a vacation. This one is even better than the last one. I love it.

Small and powerful images comparable to my Canon SLR
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife, we already owned a canon digital SLR but needed something that we could just leave in her handbag. First of all this camera is small and very light and fits very nice in her bag, the image quality is very close to my SLR

This camera is not for a advanced photographer its options are all dumbed down to basic settings such as “night shot” “snow” ” fireworks” there is not a option for manual adjustment of the f stop but the camera does a awesome job if you are using the correct setting for the photo.

The only down side to this camera is that the focus light is rather bright, when we take a close-up of my daughter it causes her to squint in some photos.

Fun little camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am definitely an amateur, not as savvy a user as it sounds like a lot of the other reviewers are. But, from the other extreme of “photographer-smartness”, this is a great little camera to use. It’s easy, yet has a lot of functionality, which the user guide manages to clearly explain. I needed something very small, which it is, that takes awesome pictures, which it does. Battery life seems very good, so far. My husband likes the manly brown color, too.

Very Nice Camera/Printer easy to use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I was excited to receive the camera and printer in a bundle package. What was a little upsetting was when I looked to find the ink replacement on the printer, it could only be purchased on line. I went to three major stores that carry ink and they all said that the printer was too new and they did not carry the ink replacement. I ordered two on line and now I am ready to go. The camera is sleek (read directions first) and I like the way the pictures have come out! Thanks-

Very Nice!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
So far, so good with this camera. I love the size and ease of carrying it around. The photos are really good quality and the instructions easy to read. The only thing I could complain about would be the viewing screen is easily smeared. Hard to keep clean.

I love my new camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is great. Long battery life.Easy to use. Small and Compact. Tons of different features and colors. Sleek and Sexy. What more do you want?

Excellent!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As you you see from those observations from the person who bought it of this Canon PowerShot 1100IS (also named IXUS 80IS), most have good evaluation of it. Well, it is awesome.

Great Little Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was just looking for a small camera to supplement my Nikon D50. Something I could throw in my pocket when going out to dinner with friends. This camera definitely fits the bill. Also, the price point is reasonable. To go up to the next set of features (long zoom, better LCD) you need to add 50% to the price–a bit more than I want to spend for a second camera.

Most of the pros and cons are covered elsewhere, so I will mention some you don’t hear about. First, the camera has a stop-action movie mode, that shoots a frame every second or every other second. This is really fun for parties. Set the camera in a corner, and end up with a movie that shows the entire event in a few minutes. I set it up in the corner and made a quick 30-second video of us cooking dinner last night.

Second, when using the time-delay shutter–which I often do for group shots–you can set the camera to take multiple shots when the timer goes off. No more running back to the camera to take another shot.

This is a great, take-it-anywhere, fun camera.

Great little point-and-click!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
First off, let me say that I am the worse photographer. I am terrible with a camera. However, I needed something during my travels in Europe and, after careful review of the other point-and-click cameras, decided to go with this one. I am very happy with it! There are lots of cool features about this camera, like the video recording and digital image switch to micro photos (for flora shots). The color of the images are close to accurate and the camera does help in stabilizing pictures that are awkward to take, like the ceilings of a cathedral. It’s very light weight and compact, which were two features that were important to me. All in all, a good little camera. I would recommend this item to a friend.

Awesome!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am so happy with this camera. I got it in brown and the color is GORGEOUS. I’m completely an amateur but the pictures come out AWESOME, very clear, even from a far distance. I went to a comedy show and was watching from somewhat far but the zoom made it look like I was only a few rows away!! Also, it takes great video.

Totally worth it, and I was able to get a great memory card on sale at Circuit City. SO HAPPY!

Marvellous
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It s an amazing product with great features. Although it comes light in hand, it has more tricks than you would expect. Highly recommending it!

Very Excited About My New Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is my 3rd Canon camera. I have two small kids. So saying that I take a lot of pictures is an understatement. I love taking pictures and this is a great camera. I searched and reviewed all of the canon cameras very diligently before deciding on this camera. I wanted a Rebel XTI, but it is a little out of my budget right now. I wanted a camera that would take good quality pictures (like for my Alaska Cruise coming up in June) as well as take great pics of my kids. Some of the other canon cameras had features different from this one and I had a hard time deciding. But, this camera was a great choice! This image stabilization is great. It has some great functions for kids, like a continuous shot function. Great for capturing my son hit the ball and run to 1st base. It has this color filter where everything is black and white, except for my sons blue baseball jersey. I have had a good time with this camera so far. Great pictures, neat tools. The technology just keep getting better. A friend of mine got the same camera about the same time I did. Her second Canon camera. She has also had great results. Great camera!

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The pictures and short video are awesome.

The pictures of our new baby girl are just beautiful.

WONDERFUL BUY AND PRICE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL BUY AT A GREAT PRICE SHIPPING WAS FAST WOULD ORDER AGAIN

great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is a great camera- takes beautiful pics & battery lasts a long time.

i highly recommend it!

This camera is worth the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is worth the price. Picture and video quality is really good. Easy to carry in pocket.

Big camera in a small package
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the third PowerShot I have owned. They get better and better. Easy point and shoot with great results. I will compare my photo quality with almost any other. We do a lot of traveling in the U.S. and Europe and the convenience of its size and weight is fantastic. I laugh when I see others carrying larger cameras when my small camera does the job so well. The versatility is beyond my skill level, although I keep trying new features. If you are going to own only one camera, this might be the one. My only wish so far is that there was a battery charge status indicator. I will reserve a 5 star rating until I see that feature.

Excellent Gift!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera and printer set for my teenage daughter and she loves it!!! The camera is small and compact for her to carry in her purse. The pictures are beautiful when she prints them out on her printer which is also compact.Very simple to use.Would recommend this product for anyone.

Very satisfied
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I actually have now purchased this camera twice. First for my not so tech-savvy mother who before I offered to pick out, set up, and teach her to use a digital camera, was planning on going out and getting a 35mm in April of 2009. After receiving it for her and setting it up for her use, I ordered it for myself as well to replace the Kodak digital camera I had been using.

This camera is easy to use, takes nice pictures, battery has a good life, charges fast when it does need to charge, has very solid image stabilization (great if you’re like me and have shaky hands), and very fair priced. Only thing still left to be desired: I still would like better night pictures. This camera is 100 times better than my old Kodak in dark conditions, but still not quite as nice in similar conditions as my girlfriend’s Olympus.

As a side note: My mother loves this camera due to its ease of use, which is basically all that matters to her. A very solid choice for a point & shoot.

Canon Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like this camera! I bought one like it last year but my husband lost it. I bought this one in pink so I knew he wouldn’t use it. I received it extremely quick so that I could use it for the Holidays. Thanks Amazon!!

Simple Camera…Excellent Pics
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have not bought a camera in over 20 years. Disposables and some cheap hand-me-down digitals got me by. But I finally decided to take the plunge. This camera is amazing. Perfect size. Completely idiot proof. Fantastic pictures. I am not a professional so those with more experience with photography may have issues. But for me, or anyone that wants an easy, high quality camera that takes excellent pictures, this is your camera!

Very cool camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Love it! Only problem is that I haven’t figured out how to stop photos from being blurry when capturing moving images. I love how the video feature lets you zoom in and out while you’re recording, unlike my old sony cybershot. And my favorite feature is definitely the color accent mode, and the macro mode of course.

Excellent for what you pay for…but has its cons and risks!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera while rushing to get ready for a trip to Peru… it was fantastic value as I was able to get it at Costco for 149.99 w/ a memory card and a case! However, I feel I should try and warn people about some quirks I noticed about this camera…

Pros:

First off, this camera takes impressive photos. Once you get the hang of its modes, you can take some truly amazing shots. I got a lot of compliments on my shots of Peru which had some amazing shots (y’know, that Machuu Picchu place)..other pros include:

1. seriously compact size (so light you forget it’s there), more than small enough to fit in your jeans pocket

2. great lookin’ – I had a brown one which people raved at

3. amazing battery life – I never had to recharge once. I just did to satisfy my own paranoia. That includes a 4 day trek through the Andes by the way.

4. Powerful flash

5. Very cool editing options – you can change things to black and white or sepia…AFTER taking the photos. You can get rid of red-eye. It’s sweet. And this is all in the camera before you transfer… ah, technology.

6. You can digital zoom during video. (be realistic, you have to pay at least a hundred more for a camera that can optically zoom for a video)

Cons:

I had an SD600 from back in the day which unfortunately got KIA’ed after being accidentally dropped in water. However, the same limitations I noticed on that camera are still present in Canon point-and-shoots…

1) Takes forever between shots. Sometimes you just get frustrated and push the button all the way thru despite the fact that the focus never wakes up. You are then rewarded with an awful pic. It seriously takes a full 3-4 seconds between pics for this thing to get ready and that feels like an eternity when you’re trying to get shots of something that is fleeting…. i.e. a temple w/o people in the way, etc.

2) Night time modes still suck. It is seriously tricky to get this to work – usually things are blurry or way too over-exposed. And yes, anything over ISO 800 is totally useless.

3) Zoom is very limited. Sometimes you can honestly laugh at how weak the optical zoom is. But I have to say they’ve improved the digital zoom quite a bit from the 4 MP days.

4) Dust noise is markedly worse – y’know those annoying spots you get from dust? I guess this is a side effect of having a more powerful camera but it can get seriously ridiculous

And the elephant in the room is….the LENS ERROR. This is a defect unique to Canon and was truly a shock to me. I’m used to Canon’s bouncing back from rainy days and being accidentally dropped. After using this camera ONCE at an outdoor wedding reception (with some dustiness inevitably ocurring) my 2 month old 1100 IS gave me a lens error 5 times within 30 minutes. Each time I had to remove the battery and start over.

This is a serious flaw and frankly fatal for me, I ended up returning what I had considered up to that point, to be a pretty sweet camera. So for all buyers out there, be aware that if you find yourself in a humid situation (rainy) or a dusty situation (outdoor receptions, etc) your lens mechanism stands a risk of failing. If you google this, many many people have run afoul of this issue and have had to pay over a hundred dollars to get their less than 1 year old cameras repaired by Canon. No thanks!

Super camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really LOVE this camera. I have a very expensive Canon (pro type) since my hobby is scrap booking, and I needed a small camera for the purse. The quality is really outstanding and the cost fair. I was shocked when I developed my first photos and I was even more shocked when my son showed me all the things I can do with my new camera. It’s very fun to use and easy too! I get so many compliments on the pink color. Every time I let someone borrow it, they go and buy one for themselves. That’s how great it is. I just bought another one for my son who will attend Berkeley in the fall. He loves his too!

Cannot be beaten for the money!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
No way this camera can be beaten for $180 delvd (when on sale). Even at $200 it’s a bargain. Small, sleek, and still takes GREAT closeups with the digital macro, and that’s exactly what I bought it for. Rechargable battery as well, so you don’t need to stock up on AA or AAA batteries. Do not hesitate at all to buy this camera!

Canon Sd1100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my daughter’s birthday. She absolutely loves it! It may not be touch screen like some of the newer digital cameras, but it has some other really nice features. My daughter is going to China with her school in April and I cannot wait to see the pictures she takes while she is there.

Lens Error
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Buyer Beware: I too have a Canon that was used very little and the lens locked up and the lens error message appeared. The camera worked great expect for this. Canon charges $85 for service for out of warranty cameras. The lens issue appears very common with many Canon models. Do a web search for this issue and you will see that this is very common. I will not buy any more Canon products.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After some delay by Amazon who never ship the extra battery which I bought together (Someone must be sleeping on duty!!!) and they took 8 days (instead of 2) for complete delivery with no compensation for delay. Why should I pay the school fees for Amazon’s mistake (lesson)?

Fortunately, the camera lives up to its expectation and the experiences is great so far. I have used many different cameras (Sony, Kodak SLR, Fujifilm etc) but needed a ultra-compact for daily job. First, I would like to highlight some weaknesses:

1) Mechanical Noise – whenever the button is pressed during photo taking, the motor starts working and there is some noise of adjustment inside. It is clearly audible if you are using the viewfinder. I wonder if it will shorten the lifespan of the camera?

2) Tower of light – when you try to take a shot at night with low visibility, you will notice vertical “tower of light” from bright road beam. Clearly, the ISO or IS cannot coordinate well.

3) The shutter lag – if you are taking shots between short intervals with flash, the waiting time may be significant if you are in a rush.

4) Weak flash – I simply cannot get a clear photo at night for a subject standing 10m away. 4m is reasonably ok. On the other hand, apply contrary thinking for battery life conversation

5) ISO 1600 – it is pushing to the limit and the noise level is too great to seriously put the photo into archive. ISO 800 is bad enough while 400 is ok.

6) Sensitive Mic – at night, the mic works perfectly but if there is 0.5m tailwind behind, you will hear hurricane during playback. Of course, I am asking for the moon.

7) 32MB – this is the joke for the day but without a memory card, you cannot even store 1 single shot.

Short battery life – common problem faced by other DSCs.

9) Face recognition – the menu describes chasing the faces by pressing the “print” button while depressing the button halfway. Hey, our fingers are flexible but they are not yoga trained (yet).

On the features, I am impressed (besides the obvious DIS, slim and 8MB stories) with:

1) Stitch assist – this is wonderful but i have yet to try out piecing them back via software provided

2) Color switch – wonderful to highlight specific subject

3) Viewfinder – Yes, many are omitting this feature to cut cost. But this is the only way to make your battery lasts 2 times longer (in the event you forgot to take extra battery).

4) Video – Try it. This is one great reason to buy such ultra compact camera for carrying around. The video playback is excellent.

5) Reasonably priced – I bought at $213 but now it is $208. Are you waiting for $199?

6) Great for ladies….

On accessories, I strongly recommend the following:

1) Leather casing to protect knocking and scratches;

2) 4GB of memory (format using camera);

3) protective cover for the LCD; and

4) Photo bank with 80GB for video taking.

Cannon SD1100IS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great P&S camera for all around use. Its small and versatile and easy to pick up and use in auto mode. The image quality is good at 8MP, the LCD is bright and good size, and I got about 150 shots over three weeks before getting a low battery signal. The controls take some getting use to but there are a lot of options for the amateur photographer. It’s not an S5 or SLR but for under $200 you get good images (and options) from a tag-along camera.

Both my daughters have this camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera because both of my grown daughters have one and I like the product. My oldest sends me pictures of my grandkids. She keeps this very compact camera in her pocket to capture things that they might do. She is also able to take videos of them jumping and laughing, for example. My youngest daughter is an artist and she frequently takes pictures of her artwork to show me what she is up to. She too enjoys being able to store this small camera away in pockets or purses and not have a lot of bulk. They tell me it is very easy to download and send pictures/videos from this camera.

READ THIS REVIEW…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I can’t say anything about the Canon Powershot SD1100 IS that hasn’t already been said… but that’s never stopped me before, and it won’t now.

First a tip; When shooting videos, there is a 4GB maximum file size. For this reason, I use several 4GB SDHC cards, rather than one larger one. That way, in the rare event that a card craps out, you’re not sitting on the shoulder, you have a spare tire. And two 4GB cards are often cheaper than one 8GB.

But understand that a 4GB card will hold well over a thousand photos at even the highest quality, so if you don’t care about videos, just use your old, smaller SD cards. (but not the tiny 32MB one that comes with the camera… it’s useless, and not heavy enough to use as a paperweight or big enough for a coaster).

This is a decent little camera, compared to the competition at it’s price level. It’s popularity, and overwhelmingly positive customer ratings, attest to that.

But nothing is problem free, and this complex product is no exception.

It’s inevitable that there will be a certain number of product failures and customer service problems… sort of like the ones I had with Amazon during the ordering of this product… multiple calls with promises but no resolution, made me want to smack my head against the wall. Giant waste of time, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

In their defense, they have done well on other occasions. I will continue to buy from them if they save me money, but my advice is to know exactly what you want before ordering, and don’t even think about making changes to your order… it’s like opening Pandora’s Box, pandemonium will ensue.(slap forehead, denoting irony, and wring hands in frustration).

I see complaints about the camera, and some are valid. But some are not, like, (paraphrase) “It’s too difficult to turn off the flash”.

I don’t see how it could be easier, unless someone invents a camera that you can change the settings by “thinking” or “willing” it to change. You press the flash symbol with your thumb to view modes (auto,on,off), press again to set preference… it literally takes one second, and is about as complicated as lifting a toilet seat… and much cleaner.

However… I did not perform hands-on tests of multiple competitors of this camera to compare complexity and intuitiveness of controls, so all I know that this camera is not as simple as my old 3.3 megapixel Sony DSC-S75.

It takes some time to learn dozens of features, modes, and controls. I am a computer guy, some (me) say a good one. I have MCSE, MCP+Internet, and A+ ratings. That means that I am both a software and a hardware genius, LOL.

However, I can tell you that both you and I will have to show more than a little bit of dedication to learn all the tricks and abilities of this camera, and the more you learn the more fun it is. But the manual is 225 pages, so turn off Jerry Springer and start reading. It’s worth the effort.

Alternatively, just reset to full auto defaults and go to town immediately.

This camera won’t perform like a digital SLR, but SLR’s don’t cost $200 bucks and they weigh a lot more than 4.41 oz. I bought this camera to be able to carry it around in my pocket 24/7, and in my opinion you can’t reasonably do that with anything even slightly larger or thicker… even the chunkier Powershot SD’s are too big. Again, only my opinion.

If not for that, I would have gone for the thicker Canon Powershot SD890 IS with the 5X ZOOM, which is also half again more expensive, of course.

I read a lot of reviews on the internet before choosing this unit. I have had the camera for a couple of weeks. After learning the features, I spent a whole day burning it in… as I said above, I have two 4GB SDHC cards plus a 2GB SD card, and two spare Lenmar batteries in addition to the Canon battery that came with the camera. I smoked that sucker, continuous mode with flash. I took hundreds of pics and lots of videos, including the time-lapse variety, cool. I like it. Homey says five stars.

ADDENDUM, after spending more time using the camera, possibly belaboring some earlier points;

At this writing, about 93% of buyers give this camera a 4 or 5 star rating. Now, some of the complaints from the other 7% are valid, like the one that states that the color swap feature doesn’t work very well (but who cares, really?)…

But others are not, like the one that states that the time-date stamp doesn’t appear until you print out… clearly, the time-date stamp appears very nicely when you review the photo in-camera.

The PDF user’s guide for any camera is readily available from the manufacturer’s website for any camera, and you should read it before buying to make sure that the camera has the capabilities you’re looking for.

Also, it’s a good idea to at least read the same information in the user’s guide booklet that comes with the camera after purchase… something that some buyer’s clearly don’t do. And with the number of features programmed into this and any other comparable camera, you are bound to have difficulty if you try to wing it.

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newcamera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am too old to learn new things, it is a little bet complicated to use for me.

No luck – lens problem
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Like many others I had the famous lens problem. The camera was working for 9 mounts and the lens just stopped working.

Many people had the same problem.Just google it – E18 error

I bought the SX100IS as well and it had a lens problem too. Both cameras made good pictures but broke so my advise is stay away from Canon. Buy a SONY or Nikon!

Pause*** Click!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used to be one of those people who always had a camera in her bag. Then came the cell phones with cameras so I stopped upgrading my camera and would use that feature as a substitute. Needless to say, it was a disaster the pics would be fuzzy and nothing you wanted to share. WELL after reading a blog I decided that it was time to not only upgrade my camera, but get back into my pause***click days!

I just got my camera and I’ve already taken tons of photos and I’m enjoying it. It’s fun sized, so I pop it in my bag or pocket and I’m out the door. I love it!

F.Y.I. Life is too short to be living with regrets. SAY CHEESE~!

camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased with this purchase. Used as a gift and they were very pleased also.

fantastic camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this camera as a gift for my niece who I was taking to Italy. She exclaimed, “I love this camera!”, numerous times. Her camera would take pictures in low-light situations(in churches) where flash was not an option. Her camera exceeded my more expensive camera on many occasions. It’s small, light weight, and does an excellent job. I only wish I had bought one for myself.

Great pocket size camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Well, I am still to find a pocket camera that gives me as good pictures as my KODAK z712ISKodak EasyShare Z712 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, but this for sure is a great pocket camera.

Very sleek and stylish, nice pictures, powerful flash and almost no lag between continuous pictures makes this a perect ‘anytime’ camera.

Giving a 4 coz the picture quality could have been a bit better.

Still New
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve only had it 3 days but the menu is much more advanced than the 2 year old nikon coolpix and fuji I just got rid of. So much so I’ll have to read the manual, and I hate that. But it still wont take night shots on the night setting, which after going on 2 ghost tours with the other 2 and my 12 year old canon 35 mm nothing shows up. I always had problems with night shots, batteries, and shutter speed.

The reputation and charging ability was the main reason I picked this. The choice of colors were nice, I wanted blue or gold but only Best buy and Wolf carried old boring silver or pink so I ordered from J & R online. Dont look for it at Walmart, Sears, Target, they don’t have it yet.

It is the smallest digital camera I’ve had or seen in a long time, about the same size as my Razor cell phone.

Amazing Value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera in brown in June. I used it every single day for six months while traveling abroad, then once I got back to the U.S., it got stolen. Without hesitation, I bought the exact same camera because the price, quality, and features are unbeatable.

Brown in a great color. It is unique (I have gotten many compliments on it!) and it appears to have a matte finish that is scratch resistant (though I’m sure the other colors do too). Brown is also a good choice because it frames the pictures on the digital screen well- the pictures truly pop out at you.

One of my favorite features of this camera is the ability to zoom in on pictures already taken. There are so many great things about this camera. After six months, my camera was still working like new; it’s just unfortunate that it got stolen.

I recommend this camera to anybody who wants something easy to use, durable, and small!

Love my new camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will admit freely to being the ulitmate girly-girl and primarily purchasing this camera because it is my favourite colour (brown) and would match 90% of my wardrobe However, I am very impressed by the quality of the pics. I have had the camera only 2 days now but I have taken it everywhere with me ( it is small enough to fit in your pocket…really tiny) and have gotten some amazing shots.Those 8 MPs really work! I have always been a Canon fanatic and they have not disappointed me yet.

bought one for a friend, and will buy for myself
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I liked the product so much, that after buying it for my friend as a present I want to buy one for myself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I wanted to buy another camera I would buy this one again!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This machine is really awesome. I was looking for cheap but good camera.This is exactly which I want!!

Canon SD1100IS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Nice pocket camera, clear too.

Software and cables all included and easy to use.

I’d buy it again.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just love this camera. Very sharp images and it brightens them up on the screen in low light areas. The macro function really makes nice enlarged images of flowers, and shows up the veins very sharply when there is a color contrast.

Excellent product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I had a Canon previously and was very satisfied so I purchased the newer version when my camera mysteriously disappeared. I am not the most sophisticated user of digital cameras, so I looked for, and found, one that was relatively easy to understand and work with. Still learning that it has many more functions and fun things to fool around with.

Good point-and-shoot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For the price, this point-and-shoot is a good buy. The LCD is large and clear and the controls easy to figure out and operate. Images taken at the shortest focal length are very clear; however, the images taken at the extent of the optical zoom are less clear than I would expect. I would also have liked to see a “force flash” option available. Overall, I am happy with the camera and would recommend it to others.

This Canon blows out the competition.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink) This is an excellent pocket-size camera with many features that advanced camera buffs can take advantage of. I like the large screen for viewing the subject of my photo and when the sun is too bright to use the screen I opt for the viewfinder (which most other cameras do not have). The camera is easy to use and I have taken great photos of fish in a large aquarium,Las Vegas buildings at night, and other people and landscapes with excellent results. It takes movies too. This camera is worth considering when buying a new camera.

Great price for a fantastic little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We’ve had another digital for years but I really wanted a new one and a compact camera. This one is fantastic, takes great pictures, and the transfer of the images to my computer is easy. The only thing I’d say, for potential buyers, is be prepared to buy a larger memory card. The one that comes with the camera holds very few images. I made sure to look for a camera that had an optical viewfinder (not just the LCD viewfinder as that can be hard to use in bright light). This was the only quality camera of this size that had the optical viewfinder and I’ve already found it useful.

Great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My teenage daughter takes this with her anywhere and everywhere she goes. Pictures are great, camera is small and easy to use. Would buy this again in a second.

great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is awesome. I am not an expert with electronics and found this camera to be extremely easy to use. It takes excellent pictures and the the battery life is good. The load time follow a picture is quick also allowing you to take consecutive pictures quickly.

Love the Canon…Love the COLOR!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my daughter in law….and she loves it. I too own a Canon SD “older” version….that was the reason we chose this Canon. Mine is still going strong after 3yrs of constant usage and takes super pics & video. This newer model does even more, cost MUCH less and now even comes in great colors! Way to go CANON!

Great replacement for my SD300
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased the SD1100 because the last canon powershot I had was the SD300. It was only 4 megapix but I had not problem getting great pictures, great vacation slide shows, and even video clips when I wasn’t carrying my camera.

The SD1100 is much improved over the SD300. So am I happy with it, a BIG YES! Great pictures, familiar menu and controls, large LDC, and I even love the differnt color choices. (I got the Blue).

I am in no way new to Photography. I had my share of 35mm Canon A1, Canon EOS SLR’s. Once I got my little pocket SD300, I realized I was working too hard with lugging around heavy and bulky SLR’s. Afterall, my primary purpose was taking great snapshots of family and people.

Considering the price of the SD1100, it is awesome.

Good camera at an excellent price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera has impressed me. It is a good thin camera with great resolution at an excellent price.

VERY HAPPY
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this months ago and LOVE IT!!! Super easy to use and upload photos. I haven’t really played around with the settings much and have had some trouble getting good shots at weddings (indoors with not much light). I’m sure if i read the instructions I will be able to figure out how to get better pictures indoors. All my other photos have come out great! I love that it’s super compact and I really like the brown color (really more burgandy)! Overall i def recommend this camera..esp for anyone that wants something small enough to throw into a little purse or pocket that’s easy to use!

Great second camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera as a grab-and-go camera when I needed a camera I could stick in my pocket and not have to worry about carrying it around in a case. It has taken some great shots so far…

It’s ok
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This product is OK. It’s not what i expected, it does take good quality pics and will serve the purpose we are wanting it for, but i was a little dissapointed for the price i paid. Maybe i just haven’t figured out all the ‘gadgets’ on it yet. But when i call customer service for help, they are NO help AT ALL and sound just as clueless as me!

Worst ever
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’ve never seen a digital camera useless like this. It doesn’t have SL flash function!!!!, Even with red eyes fixer photos still have red eyes. It’s not my first canon but this one sucks. I sold it to my friend, I’ll buy SD770IS.

GREAT
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
my dad ordered me this camera in blue for my birthday..just got it in the mail today…and so far i love it! ive just been figuring out all the tools and whatnot and it is so good!! it has the option to make skin look tanner/paler and its very easy to use! i love it. such an upgrade from my kodak camera i got 2 years ago

Great small camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Nice compact camera that takes great photos. Very clear. Take me time to read the manual because some of the functions are not obvious. I like it.

great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love it!!!! It’s easy to use, has great features,easy to carry. And takes awsome pictures!!!! Would recomend it to anyone looking for a great little easy to use camera.

Nice Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to replace an old Canon Powershot that stopped working. Camera arrived promptly and is easy to start using right away, especially if you’ve used a Canon in the past. Image quality is very good, particularly indoors or shooting subjects against a bright background. I think image quality of all of these point and shoots has improved a lot over the last couple of years. Small and light enough to drop in a shirt or pants pocket. Pretty good value for the money. I have no significant complaints so far.

birthday mom
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my daughter for her birthday (at her request). She loves it and the price was great too.

Good little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife who doesn’t like complicated devices. So far, she has been happy with it. It is a little small to hold, but we have managed. I especially like the color highlight feature, but I believe it is a novelty that might seldom get used. We plan to use the camera on safari this summer – to capture close-up shots when my SLR has a long lens on it.

Excellent Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is the best camera i’ve purchased so far. i can make pictures and videos. the video quality is phenomenal. i am going to end up selling my video camera because i no longer need it. the picture quality is excellent also.

Tiny Blue Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good picture quality. Easy to operate. Good autofocus.

Uploading is quick, easy, and straightforward; without resorting to the bundled software that the manual implies you have to use.

5 stars so far
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve only had the camera for one day…It was delivered this morning…Seems like a great camera for it’s size…Colors and details are awesome…

There should be an included case, but there is none…32MB memory card is tiny…Only holds 15 wide screen shots…You’ll need to order a small case for protection and a bigger memory card!

Fabulous product at fabulous price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am in love with this camera. My last camera was also a Canon Powershot, which I bought 5 years ago. Not more than a day after I got this new Canon in the mail, I was telling all my friends and family how much I am enjoying it. It’s small and easy to stick in a pocket, but the larger view screen makes it easier to compose shots and check the results. The stabilized zoom is one of my favorite features. I’ve caught some fantastic shots of my four year old that I never would have been able to get on my older camera. The image stabilizer takes the shake out of the action shots and removes issues that crop up from wind or just your own hand movements. My pictures are coming out with better quality and higher resolutions (so I can enlarge whatever I want). Finally, the battery life in these newer models is amazing. I have taken nearly 300 pictures in the last week and never had to recharge the battery. I purchased a second battery from Tech Fuel and with the two put together, I don’t think I’ll need to be worried about having my battery charger on me all the time. I am still amazed that this great camera was less than $200. I couldn’t be more satisfied.

Great Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great camera, highly recommend it, small design and easy to use.

Amazon shipping/handling outstanding as usual.

So so camera
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I had a old sony for 6 years before I purchased this camera hoping to get a new point-shot with new technology for better picture. It doesn’t do any better except the increase pixels.

Great camera, not many problems
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this as a replacement for the powershot 1000 that was stolen. The camera works well and has no major problems. For an idiot proof easy to take good pictures camera, this is the one. My mom, Mrs. technically illiterate, also bought one and uses it without a problem. The software that comes with the camera is pretty good too at organizing and editing the photos and especially at importing and exporting, changing picture sizes, etc.

Great camera, great price.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great little camera, style and function. I am a loyal Canon user, I find their products of the highest value. My only negative with this camera is that when taking pictures indoors, they come out dark when set on Auto. I am not a camera expert so I am sure there is a more effective way to take indoor photos, but for now, mine just don’t come out great. However, even if I knew that beforehand, I would have bought this camera anyway. I am a satisfied customer.

Great Package
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this for my husband for his Christmas present. Don’t think he’ll like the fact that it’s pink in color but for an extra 10 dollars for a photo printer he will just have to accept it.

I’ve always been a strong supporter of canon cameras. We have had a canon ixus 40 for more than 4 years now and it still works fine. Just wanted an upgrade. Seems the new model is a little flimsier than the one we have. The switch for switching between viewing, camera and video mode is made of plastic and is recessed. I find this makes it a little difficult to switch modes quickly and more inconvenient. The battery cover is also made of plastic now and seems like it would snap off very easily if you were too rough with it.

I have yet to test it fully but i don’t think it’ll be much of a disappointment. It came highly recommended from a guy who owns a camera shop. Plus canon cameras are the best in low light situations (for point-and-shoots).

Great price with the photo printer bundle. Can’t wait to use it.

Awesome little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is everything I wanted in a sub compact camera….you tell the camera how good a picture you want to take and it does the rest…even the video comes out clean and clear with ease. Taking pictures in dark places, the pic comes out a little grainy, but it’s still there. Before taking any picturs, you tell the camera what you want, the kind of light your in, etc.etc. and it does the rest. Pics are clean, clear and beautiful. I’ll never own another camera unless it’s a subcompact and canon makes the best

Canon Powershot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Takes very clear photos. The directions are somewhat confusing for a novice photographer- choosing and switching to the various scenes is difficult. The automatic setting works well, though!

A great entry level point and shoot – with reservations
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We’ve used Canon point and shoots for several years and without a doubt they consistently take the best photos. Bought this as an entry-level replacement camera for my husband (who unfortunately dropped his last one), and who is not very technically minded. And he absolutely loves it and is taking much better photos now. This is a great point-and-shoot camera for a beginner, or someone who doesn’t want to mess with settings – or as a back-up if you have a much bigger better camera and just want something that will fit in your pocket, but still give you a great quality photo.

This model includes face recognition, which seems to be the latest trend now – but it works just great. Said husband always used to manage to take out of focus pictures whenever there were two people in the shot – because the camera would focus between them – face recognition successfully resolves that problem.

Image stabilization helps to avoid the blurs. Also offers great quality movies that you can zoom in and out of while shooting.

However – it is quite tricky to access the great choice of pre-defined settings: the usual suspects such as indoor, outdoor, sports, etc. and some great extras like fireworks, aquarium, underwater, kids, color swap (there’s more). They are a couple of menus deep, and not very intuitive to find. We never use these settings, and still manage to get good shots 99/100. But – they’re there for the beginner who wants to be a little more adventurous. Also, the zoom button is a little difficult to manoever. It comes with a printed manual (rare these days) that really does give excellent instruction on how to use all the different modes.

In summary – if you want an entry level point-and-shoot that is pretty much guaranteed to give you beautiful quality pictures, this is your camera.

Amateur
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera but I’m a complete amateur. I simply wanted something that I could grab and shoot with w/o it taking forever to remove the lenscap. Also my 7 mo would always blink before the pic was taken with my other camera (making his eyes closed in photos), but he doesn’t do it with this one.

great!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
this camera is really great and way worth the price. it is fairly inexpensive and really small which is awesome. it fits in my pocket, turns on quickly and takes amazing quality pictures.

Great camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recommend this camera. It takes great pictures. I read reviews from magazines and online sources like cnet and it works like they said it would.

Canon’s Warranty Policy is Defective
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Be aware that if your Canon camera fails within the first year of ownership, you may be charged $109, (”Flat rate repair charge, + shipping”) to get your camera repaired. If you are talking about a $200 camera, would you pay that? If you are deciding between two different brands, factor this in.

Very nice camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
First thing i noticed was the size(about the size of a credit card and around only a 1/2 inch thick) and the build of the camera,(more metal than plastic)definitely a good looking camera, and it comes in many different colors. The camera has many different features, and shooting modes which i would recommend you completely read the manual to get the best use of the many features. The camera takes very good quality pictures, and with the many scene options it makes it easier to take even better photos than in the regular auto mode. The LCD screen is very bright and easier to see in the sunlight than some other cameras. The battery life is excellent! If you go on vacation(overseas) all you really would have to do is to buy a extra battery(around $10 or less) and you could take well over 600 pictures before you would have to start to worry about your batteries dying. other small cameras that take AA batteries can get expensive and annoying. Finally, and most important to me is this canon sd1100is has a VIEW FINDER, most cameras(except some canon and sony) do not have view finders, as this feature is getting harder and harder to find. One last note: the optical zoom is ONLY 3X, so if your looking to shoot at hard to reach objects(such as animals) then this is not the camera for you…

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have the sd1000 and decided to go ahead and get the sd1100 while it was so cheap. Both cameras have been the best products I have ever purchased. They are easy to use and take great pics. I can leave it on Auto Mode and never have a bad pic.

Good Product, but shame on Amazon
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Great camera. Compact light and quick between pictures.

3-Star rating due to Amazon not the camera.

Im disappointed with amazon, who sent me a pre-opened camera. It came with a ripped open Styrofoam rapper, and fine prints on the body of the camera. Though nothing was missing, its embarrassing to give this as a X-mass gift. It wud give the impression like I bought it, used it, then gave it away as a gift.

Shame on you Amazon

Great Little Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned digital SLRs for many years and I needed a P&S camera to take along for snapshot photos. This camera turned out to be the perfect choice for me. It is so small it can easily be carried anywhere. The photos are not as good as those from my SLRs, of course, but they are excellent, nonetheless. The point is, I can take this camera anywhere for any occasion and get the shot, whereas I can’t and won’t do that with the pro equipment.

There are several features I especially like, including manual controls, widescreen mode, time-lapse movie mode, macro mode and a remarkably useable digital zoom. The camera has enough manual controls to satisfy my need for tweaking, especially since I usually prefer the lowest ISO possible with flash forced ‘off.’ When I shoot in widescreen mode, I can view the photos on my 16×9 widescreen TV and they look great. As a matter of fact, I’m shooting in 16×9 widescreen format pretty much all the time now because of this capability. Digital zoom has changed–no longer do you get blocky images from the camera’s blowing up a portion of the sensor’s image. Due to the sensor’s high megapixel count, the blown up portion no longer looks pixelated as in previous models. It’s like having a telephoto lens inside the camera to get those shots at the rare times when it’s needed. Macro mode performs so well that flower photos rival those from my SLRs. The camera also has an excellent movie mode, including a fun time-lapse feature.

Previous Canon sensors on P&S cameras were ‘use at your own risk’ when shooting above ISO 100. This camera’s sensor has improved considerably by providing what I would call ‘very good’ photos at ISO 200, ‘good’ photos at ISO 400 and ‘acceptable’ shots at ISO 800. I use noise-reduction software to clean up photos, anyway, but I’m pleased that Canon has improved their sensor and in-camera software.

Couple all of these features with IS, which virtually eliminates shaking and blurry pictures, and Canon has another winner on its hands. I predict sales of this little gem will be off the charts.

Great Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I just bought this camera to replace my Samsung Digimax A7 which only last about 2 1/2 years, so I am hoping to get more from my Cannon. Shipping was super fast, it is very small which I like. I only gave it 4 stars because I did find it a bit hard to use. I am also still searching for a reset button if there is such a thing, I would like to get the camera back to how it came new. I guess I will have to play around a little more with it. Overall great pictures and video. I took it outside today and it did a really nice job on taking outdoor photos. SO far I am happy with this purchase.

Excellent Pocket Camera & Camcorder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was really surprised to see a few bad ratings for this camera. I’m pretty picky about my equipment, and do a lot of research before buying.

I’m very happy with my SD1100IS. It has a quick button-to-shutter speed timing, excellent auto focus, super clear pictures and superb color quality. It also makes for a perfect camcorder, and the Image Stability is a life saver.

I have traveled to beaches and cities in the US, the Middle East and Europe with it, and for about a year now have never had a problem. For two hundred dollars I got this camera and a 4 gigabyte memory card shipped.

I suspect that people who have problems with their cameras either faced one of two situations. 1.The camera was defective out of the box, in which case anyone should immediately return it for a full refund. 2.They dropped it hard and either didn’t notice or won’t admit it. At any rate, when you buy something with a trusty credit card, you should consider yourself protected for at least 90 days for a full refund.

As far as pocket cameras go, I find Canon to be the best choice. I use a Nikon in my studio for product photography, and have tested many brands including plenty of Sony models, always returning to the Canons for price friendly and reliable point & shoots.

Great little camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had dropped my other Canon (on carpet even) and bent the lens just enough so that it won’t close or focus right. Costly mistake. Now I hold my camera with the strap. I love this little camera and so far, would buy it again.

Item wasn’t received from Amazon
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Shipment from Amazon was lost in the mail – I bought the same camera at another store for a bit more money (but I had to have it for a trip) and am well pleased with it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For people who are looking for an inexpensive camera, this camera would be a good choice.

The color quality is good and the camera seems durable. If you want something that can take great photos and take some decent videos, you won’t be disappointed. I would recommend this camera to anyone!

Excellent camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very clear pictures, easy to handle, an eyepiece in case you are in a bright light situation( but the screen is usually very clear) and the battery lasts a long time. The value is tremendous compared to other brands of 8 megapixel cameras. I did a lot of research and this was the best deal for this highly recommended camera.

excellent P&S
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this for my 15 year old daughter to replace a DSC40 Sony. Start up time on the SD1100 Canon is amazingly quick. You turn it on and can almost start taking pics immediately. Its compact size lends itself to easy storage in anything a teenage girl carries. LCD screen is very clear even in bright sunlight. The automatic display orientation as the camera is turned is a welcome addition. At 8 MP, plenty of opportunity to cleanly enlarge selected portions of any image, which we did for a science project. All in all, great camera!

Cannon Powershot camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We loved this product, we loved the price, and it has all the features we need and takes great pictures for amatures who want great pics!

Great deal~!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the price of this camera, it does everything you need~! Super small and Canon quality, a great deal.

Great camera for the money!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife. She wanted an easy to use point and shoot that delivers great pictures. She also wanted a compact size to drop in her purse so that it was with her at all times.

The Canon PoweShot SD1100IS filled the bill perfectly. I checked all brand of cameras in this range and read both user and expert reviews. I am a fan of having a viewfinder as are many who have ever tried to see an LCD under bright light conditions. Many cameras in the range do not offer viewfinders. I also liked the 4X optical zoom. I settled on this camera and it has been the perfect pick. It is as simple as anyone could want and still offers flexibility for those who want to have more control of their pictures.

I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting a basic point and shoot with great results.

takes nice pictures
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first digital camera. Because of my lack of experience, I am a bit overwhelmed with all the instruction booklets. I had to have help in setting it up. However, the camera works well and has produced nice pictures.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought it a month ago and so far we love it. The size is perfect for carrying around, fits right in your pocket, and it takes great pictures. For the money, this is a great camera. I have no complaints about it at all.

Great camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera because I wanted something small & light to carry whenever I wanted to take pictures and something that could easily fit in my handbag if needed. This camera fits the bill. It’s a nice small size, fairly easy to use and takes great pictures.

The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because I would like to be able to plug the camera directly into an electrical outlet to charge the battery. You have to remove the battery and slip it into the battery charger, then plug the battery charger into the wall. It does have a usb cable to connect to a computer for downloading pictures and I don’t know if that will charge the battery as well. Haven’t yet learned about all the little nuances of this camera.

bought 3 of them!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Have bought 3 of these cameras for my children. Positives: Takes great pictures, zoom is great, easy to use, different colors helps them identify theirs, battery fully charges in about 1 hour (remove battery from camera & plug into wall charger), fits into pants pocket or purse, upload into computer/facebook/email. negatives: memory card only holds about 15 pics, so bought a 128mb memory card which holds about 50 pictures. The price of camera + 128mb memory card = less than $200. A great value.

Great camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera, I mean for 150 something dollars this is an awesome deal.

The package and shipping was excellent. Once I opened the product I fell in love with it.

The camera feels strong (not cheap), it has great functions and the pictures have a very good quality.

I think you get everything you pay for and little more!!!

If you have a doubt about this camera, forget about it… Strongly Recommend…

Camera with a punch
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this bundle for my wife. The camera she had was under performing. I have around 6 digital cameras (Canon, Kodak, Panasonic). Honestly, the Canon digital cameras are the best cameras out there. Beside its ease, what sets the Canon SD1100IS apart from the others is its meter. While other camera produce dark, incorrectly metered photographs, this camera takes photos that are vivid, full of life.

What makes this bundle double awesome is the Selphy printer. One can make beautiful 4×6 prints without having to go to a photo lab.

Canon at the inauguration
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Canon PowerShot SD1100IS is a great, easy to use camera. It takes quality pictures and is very easy to operate. Battery charging is a nice feature and seems to last a long time. Downloading photos with the software was not as easy as my other Canon was though. I’m hoping it was just the first time using the software that was a hassle and from now on it will work like my other Canon PowerShot does.

Phenominal for the Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was looking in Consumer Reports and this camera got the best rating for sub-compacts. Then when I found it discounted to $159.00 on Amazon I jumped at it. It has been great, but you’ll need to take the time to read the instructions. I mean this camera does everything, so to really take advantage of all it’s capabilities you should spend the time to read the manual.

Great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my second canon elph, I gave my old one to my daughter.I went swimming with the first one by accident.It worked fine after I let it dry out for 3 days. Very durable and well made. You cant go wrong with this camera in my experience.

The lens error problem is for real….
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I got this camera for my daughter (in pink of course) in mid-April. She loves it (size, pictures, etc.) but after less than three months it will only flash “lense error, restart” when it’s turned on. Too late to return to Amazon. On the bright side, a trip to Canon’s website support section got me through to a Repair Request Confirmation. Hopefully, this will just cost me postage to Elk Grove Village, IL.

Suspiciously, Canon doesn’t list this model on their repair request input screen… makes you wonder if they’re trying to discourage the onslaught of these that they’re getting back for repair.

Here’s hoping Canon will stand behind this little jewel. If I had it to do over I’d think twice….

Great Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Small and light weight, large screen makes it easy to preview pictures.

This is the second Powershot camera I have purchased and I have been quite satisfied with both

Add Me to the “I Love It” List
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a camera-holic and like to get a new one every year or so. And I travel a LOT. I don’t know as much as the real geeks here, but I know what I like. This takes wonderful pictures, does a great job of steadying my picture when I don’t take the time to be still, and the colors and pictures are consistently outstanding. I like having a viewfinder and lots of cameras don’t. Shutter lag is not a huge problem, although there are still times I miss a shot.

And my camera is the color of chocolate, although the stupid salesman said the color was, well, something else. (He didn’t get the sale)

I will say the battery drives me nuts. Very hard to charge because it falls OUT of the charger and I have to tape it in. But once charged, it holds the charge for as long as I need it.

The controls aren’t always user friendly. I hate to look things up in the book. But the basics are easy on it and that is what I stick to.

Great little camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is very small and light (a big priority for me) and easy to use. The pictures are good for a camera this size. I am totally satisfied.

Would buy it again
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
would deffinatly buy it again. quality is great for the size and price. this camera has inspired me to take it to the next level and am now buying the canon dslr xsi. i will deffinatly keep this model for pictures when out with friends.

Quick, easy, great pictures
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I decided to get the SD 1100, rather than the 1000 or 750 my friends have, and I’m glad I did. The image stabilization works well, and having the extra megapixels means my shots consistently look just a bit better than theirs. Further, the thing is so remarkably small that it comes with me almost everywhere. It boots up quickly, too, making it easier to get shots of animals or moving people.

I didn’t install the included software, so I can’t comment on that, but I do appreciate that pictures import into Picasa just fine without it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera at a great price. Bought it as a birthday gift for my 15 year old daughter and within in an hour she had learned all the features. Great and easy to use!! Best price on the web!!!

Ho do you review something that you never received?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I am amazed that after having to wait and file a complaint and eventually received my money that Amazon sent me a request to review a product that they clearly know I never got.

good little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We purchased this camera because we wanted something smaller for when we were on vacation and I can easily slip this into my purse. The image stabilization feature works well as I have not taken one unclear picture. We recently returned from a trip to Mexico, and though I’m not a pro at all, the pictures were very good. I would recommend this camera to almost anyone who wants a small, camera that takes quality pics.

Love this camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera. My Olympus C-750 I still haven’t figured out how to take pictures without half of them being blurry after more than two years. The Canon I figured out in hours and it takes great pictures. The menus are very intuitive and easy to navigate. The LCD is bigger and the body much smaller than the C-750. Only thing it doesn’t have is the 10X zoom, only 3x. From off to taking a shot is less than two seconds with the Canon where the Olympus took forever to turn on and had a terrible shutter lag. The Canon was also less than half the price of the Olympus, a big plus.

Canon SD1100IS camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with camera. Good features. Super long battery life. If you are looking for a good utility camera, small in size, low in price, this is it.

Awesome little point and shoot.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
While looking for a replacement for my broken Canon 450D (My own fault: I lived on the beach for 8 weeks and didn’t protect it well enough), I came across the entry for the Powershot SD1100IS, and was immediately interested. It cost about my price range, came with everything I was used to, and had some pretty good reviews. So far, it has been a great deal.

I get great photographs with really good resolution. You have to be very careful about not bumping the lens, as sometimes it will get stuck in a focus loop and you’ll have to restart the camera, but that seems pretty standard for a semi-delicate piece of equipment. I am completely satisfied with my new little point-and-shoot!

nice little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It works perfectly fine so far, and small and handy. It’s a good choice for casual photographing for this price. Like it a lot.

Great phone
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently upgraded from the SD550 (about 4 months ago) and loved that camera. But that being said the SD1100 is significantly better. With better ISO settings I can take pictures in lower lighting. It is much lighter and has richer colors. After 200 pictures I seldom take it off automatic. On the older SD550 I used manual setting quite frequently.

Canon has made a great easy to use point-and-shoot, that also delivers good looking pictures.

Best VIDEO quality of compact cameras
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wanted a pocket camera that also took good video at 640×480. A friend of mine had the older SD1000 and I was particularly struck by the smoothness of the video. However, since that model was older, I tried the SD770 (since it was around the same price as the SD1100 and had more megapixels). What a disappointment! The video quality of the SD770 is far inferior to this camera, showing that “more megapixels” isn’t always a good thing.

Along the way, I have compared video quality of similar cameras by Casio, Fuji, Samsung, and other Canons. The SD1100 — for whatever reason — has the least noise and most watchable video.

(A downside to the video is that the focus will not change during the length of the video, it is “frozen” at the moment you start recording. However this is true of all compact cameras.)

As for picture quality, it is pretty good, but I found the SD770 to have a slight edge. However, for me, the vastly improved video quality was reason enough to choose this camera. I hate using flash, I don’t like the way the resulting lighting looks, so I use this camera almost exclusively without flash. Set in “Auto” mode, the auto white balance leaves a lot to be desired, especially in indoor shots. Depending on the lighting, your shots may come out looking too yellow.

However, I almost exclusively use this camera in Manual mode, and switching to Tungsten white balance usually helps for indoor pictures. As a plus, it also has a “manual white balance” mode, where you focus on something white and press a button, for lighting situations in which the presets are not perfect. This is a great feature too.

Although you don’t have direct control over shutter speed, there is an “exposure” setting. I frequently use this to lower the exposure for indoor shots, so that the shutter speed will be greater, so that blurriness will be less of an issue. The picture will not be as bright, but in many cases will be clearer.

Overall, I recommend this camera particularly if you are interested in shooting video. The picture quality is pretty good too but you may have to switch to Manual mode in some situations.

CANON SD1100 IS short review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera a few days ago and it is my 2nd compact camera. It replaces my Nikon Coolpix 4300 that I had since 2003. This camera is very compact.The battery only takes 90 minutes to recharge. This camera takes excellent quality images. This camera is small enough to take to concerts which is one of the main reasons I chose this one. The video feature is awesome on this camera. It takes excellent quality video in dark nightclubs. It has an automatic lens cover when you power the camera on or off which is a plus. (no more lens caps).Only has a few buttons on the back, but they are the ones you will use the most. It does not have many manual function settings- it is basically an automatic point and shoot. The only things you will need to complete this camera is a 4 or 8 GB SD card and a carry case.This camera is selling for $100 less from when it first went on the market a year ago.This is one of the few point and shoot cameras that still averages at least one rave review per day on amazon and one of the most reviewed cameras.(around 650 reviews as of 2-21-09). This camera is definately 5 stars!

Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this camera. It takes quick and good pictures. I have been using it for approximately 2 months and have taken many pictures and every one turns out perfect. Definately a great buy!

Do Not DROP This Camera…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
My primary camera is a Nikon DSLR, I got this Canon camera to carry around since it’s much smaller. It was wonderful until the one day I received a lens error after dropping it in dry sand. Now it is worthless. After doing some research and trying to fix I can see why they have discontinued this camera. Sounds like lots of people have had this lens error. They are no longer manufacturing this camera and for good reason. Go find something better.

Lens Error within 3 Weeks
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This was a great camera–until it stopped working completely within 3 weeks. There was no ‘incident’ or warning… but half an hour after making some movies, I went to turn the camera on and I got the message “Lens Error, Restart Camera.” I’ve tried everything, and I can’t even retrieve the photos onto my computer.

So even though I expect Canon to replace this camera, since I bought it for a trip and can’t take any photos, I am really bummed that it stopped working. I think they must have been using a cheaper manufacturing process, and we are all paying for it. I’ve used Canon products for years, and I support the company… but I strongly recommend getting a more reliable camera than this one.

Amazon Camera Purchase
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will stick with Amazon when ordering. I waited for 30 days with another seller & never received my purchase. After contacting Amazon, they refunded my money, sent me an identical item (separate order) that arrived in 4 days!

Beautifully designed, fatastic lens
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I currently own one 9 year old Olympus 3.75 MB digital camera (with an iffy macro), a Canon A620, but am now back to just the Canon S3 IS as my daily digital. However, I had a good experience with the S5 IS and so, when it came time to buy my wife her first camera (for her birthday) – even with 20 years’ experience with Olympus SLRs and Zuiko lenses – I chose the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Gold), what I’m still calling an Elph. It’s just easier.

In showing her how to use it (the manual is twice the size of the one that came with my last computer), I fell in love with this little gem. It feels good. The LCD is big enough, but more important, the viewfinder is spot on. (It is not adjustable as is the S3 IS, but my wife doesn’t need glasses.) 8MP is sufficient for casual photographers unless you’re planning on printing billboard-size photos … but then you wouldn’t be a casual photographer.

My wife wanted a camera to take picture of the grandkids and other family members (not that “other family members” become a secondary category once grandchildren arrive even though they do), but after taking a few picture of the dog, we went to San Francisco’s Botanical Gardens. She took more than 200 pictures (ah, the difference between digital film) and, with no experience, came out with more than 40 fantastic shots including some macros that will certainly go into an album that she’s now planning.

I took another 100 photos around the local park and have posted them on my own “amateur” site where you can compare the four digital cameras I’ve now used for nature photography.

The only feature that I would change IF it could be changed is to make the optical zoom 20x which, of course, is laughable in a tiny package such as this. The other features from macro to image stabilization are fantastic.

There are many features which I’m sure my wife will never use, and there are some features the importance or value of which I’ve yet to figure out. Face detection is one, the print-share button (which gets you to buy a Canon printer, but also enables emailing photos), and to be honest, the LCD. Yes, when I got my Olympus in 2000, I loved the LCD. But within a month I found that, no matter how you set the display, about half the time you can’t see the LCD clearly because of sunlight. But that’s me. Most people I see using digital cameras use the LCD.

All and all, this is just a great little camera with huge capabilities. If I wasn’t afraid of missing a shot of a bird on my walks, I’d take my wife’s camera instead of my S3.

As I’ve said in all of my reviews of cameras, if you cannot focus, this camera will do that for you. If you cannot center a photo and come out with pictures of people without heads or other appendages, no camera will do that for you. Perhaps some people are born with composition and technique in their blood, and other just have a composition disability. If you fall into the latter category, read other reviews: maybe somebody has found the solution.

Oh, and by the way, the gold SD1100IS takes much better pictures than the blue even though the blue is at times more expensive. Go figure.

GREAT camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this camera to replace my bulky PowerShot S3. This camera is small, so much so that it can perfectly fit in your pocket. It’s about the same size as a cell phone. The face detection on this camera is amazing, it will track faces (even if they are moving) and focus right on them. There are a few settings that can be played with in the manual mode, but not many. This is to be expected though being it is a point and shoot. I love the navigational pad, it is flush to the rest of the camera, but it is big enough so you don’t mistake the keys (even if you are not looking). The battery life on the camera is great, usually get around 240 pictures, but that can be extended by tweaking the power save settings in the menu. There is only one function I wish they would have added to the camera, and that is stitch shooting. The style of the camera is great, the chrome ring around the lens looks awesome, but will get finger prints all over it realllly quick.

Over all this camera is amazing, just wish there was a stitch feature.

[UPDATE] I found the stitch setting, it is at the bottom of the menu (when you press the menu key).

After having the camera for a month I still love it, I take it everywhere with me. The face detection is amazing, although I found it has a hard time detecting faces in low lighting, which is to be expected. The image stabalization is outstanding in HI ISO where you can’t use a flash. I haven’t noticed too much grainy-ness when shooting in HI ISO, maybe when you maximize the picture…. but who does that???

I bought a backup battery just in case, I wasted 30 bucks… don’t bother, the battery on this thing is amazing!! I’ve charged it once in the last month, and I use it almost 5 time a week.

Amazing
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent point and shoot camera. Excellent picture quality. Light in weight. Well worth the price.

excellent camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is the first time I have used a Canon and have always used Kodak digital. I am amazed at what this little camera can do and am thrilled it is so easy to use. The instruction book is detailed enough to help with all its many features. I don’t see myself buying anything but another Canon in the future.

Perfect point and shoot camera to take everywhere!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had the camera since the holidays and have been very happy with it so far. It starts up fast and is ready to capture pictures just about anywhere. The pictures are vivid and well lit.

I’ve used the party (indoors) shooting mode with great success. I captured the party streamers shooting across the room at a birthday party. In the Kids and Pets shooting mode I’ve captured great pictures of the cat and dog playing. Once you learn to use the different modes you can get very creative. Although I have yet to try the vivid color mode, you can create special effects in the camera without using photo editing software. It even offers manual settings for those who want to tweak their photos.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great Camera, it not only takes great pictures, the movies are just as good. The only thing to keep in mind is the Transcend 4G memory card will not work with older readers…So my advice is to buy a Transcend card reader that costs about $15 and plugs into the computer via a USB port

Lens mechanism broke after 16 pictures
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Got camera yesterday. Took 5 pictures yesterday and 11 today. When I switched modes to transfer the trial pictures to my computer, the lens mechanism broke permanently. I was able to get the pictures off the camera, and they look ok, but they lack sharpness. I’m not sure if this is related to the lens mechanism problem, but I kinda doubt it. Amazon is sending a replacement, unfortunately not in time for my Europe trip. I’ll be evaluating the replacement and post a new or updated review.

JK

A fantastic, feature-rich camera at reasonable price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera so I had a powerful, yet small camera to carry with me wherever I went. I didn’t expect all the features in this power-packed little camera.

It’s fun to use. It’s a beautiful camera. It fits in your purse or pocket. I bought a nice leather case for mine. I suggest you buy an extra battery. Buy.com has them as I write this at a very low cost. I also suggest you get an 8GB SD card. At least a 4GB.

The zoom is excellent and easy to use. The surprise is the macro. It picks up the dust on my keyboard. And I can use the macro without a tripod. The stabilizer is fantastic.

There are lots of reviews on YouTube, all over the Web and here on Amazon. So I won’t do an in-depth review. Let me just say that you won’t be disappointed with this camera.

Also, should you need support, Canon has about the best support there is. At least they did the last time I used them with another Canon I had. I’ve not called them with this camera.

I bought mine from BuyDig for $149. Shipping was free and they sent it by FedEx the same day. I got it in three days. Also got my leather case there. I recommend BuyDig.

Highly recommended.

- Susanna K. Hutcheson

amazing!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
first point and shoot that ive ever brought, and thanks god i did!

for $200, i dont think there is a better camera out there, and i still have not gotten to use all the effects that it has!

all in all, great value, and excelent pictures!

great little camera!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this is a great camera..just a step up from the sd1000 and theimage stability works great..the young people love the different colors..especially when you have a table full of silver cameras at a party!!!…..you need to read about all of the functions as it does have a lot…but it is user friendly right out of the box..

Overall I’m happy, but there are some annoying setbacks.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Hi! I’ve had this camera for a month now. Overall I’m happy, but there are some things I don’t like.

PROS

- Lightweight, beautiful design.

- Intuitive menus, easy to use.

- It’s right for someone who wants to just point and shoot, since most of it is handled automatically.

- Great price.

- Fits in your pocket, easy to carry.

- Good video quality, even in low light conditions. Better than I expected, at least. It’s virtually blur-free, so that’s good.

- I love the sound memo feature and the fact that you can record up to an hour of sound and the quality is good.

- I love the feature that allows the camera to adjust the picture to the orientation of the camera, so that you can see it vertically or horizontally, just by tilting it.

- The digital macro is very good, allowing me to take pics of very near subjects. Also, the quality is good enough to take pictures of documents, saving me valuable time not having to scan most of them.

- Battery life with the provided Canon battery is good, lasting for about a week. It also charges fast, in about 1:30 hours for a full charge.

- Being able to set white balance is very useful in indoor conditions.

- You can check the settings with which you took each picture in display mode, which is really useful for the amateur photographer, though I guess all of these cameras do that.

CONS

- Produces red eyes almost every time. I had an old Olympus that did not produce red eyes at all. I don’t understand why Canon can’t handle this better.

- “Manual” mode is very limited. You cannot select aperture or shutter speed, which is very disappointing. However, this feature is not available in any of Canon’s compact cameras. So if you want to be able to use the manual features, you need to go for a bigger (in size) camera, meaning, one that won’t fit in your pocket.

- Image quality is ok, but not as good as I expected. I believe my old Olympus produced better shots. Granted, most of my shots have been in poor light conditions. Maybe I’ll change my mind with some landscape pics with good light conditions.

- Color is not as I expected (yes, my old Olympus seemed better), but then you have “MyColors” to try and tweak that a bit. My question is, why tweak it? Why not have great color once and for all? I feel it’s a bit “washed out” or not saturated enough.

- Night shots without a flash will most likely be blurred unless you use a tripod, no matter how much they announce their image stability feature.

- This camera does not have a scene mode called “Night scene” which produced beautiful night pictures, with a slow synchro flash. This mode took some time to catch the background light and then at the end, it would shoot the flash, so that the people were lit in the foreground. In this camera there’s no scene mode that does that (My old Olympus had it, of course and some Canon still have it). However, you can achieve similar results by using the “Sloy synchro” modality of flash. Now, you can only select that in the “manual” mode. Not in automatic, so it’s kind of a pain.

- The little flap door at the bottom that covers the memory card and the battery is really flimsy. You have to be careful not to break it.

- Some pics do have some noise, even at ISO200, which is strange, I’d read that you would see some noise in ISO400 and up, but that’s not true.

I suggest downloading the PowerShot Product Line Spring/Summer 2008 catalog, available in this link: [..]

It shows all the digital cameras and their features in more detail. This way you can compare.

Bye!

Good Results for Its Size, BUT…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This camera is unremarkable in its output, but is rich in features. It makes a good traveling camera, but if you decide on it, I’d set the image compensation to +1. Set at zero, the images tend to lack contrast and rich saturation. This is true with most cameras, both digital and print. The extra boost in exposure fills in shadow detail and boosts color saturation. Owners also should invest in a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements, if they don’t have it already.

If you can cart around a slightly bigger camera, it should pay off with better quality photos; but if you want to travel light, this is as good a way as any.

Great little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I won the camera in a contest, and let me tell you, its a GREAT camera. I have owned digital cameras before costing me twice as much and they were so so. The pictures are clear, very cusomizable and you dont have to be a photographer to take perfect pictures!

Even I Can Use This Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I hate technology and I hate reading manuals, but I love pictures of my kids. So when my Kodak digital camera finally died (what a piece of garbage that thing was), I did my due diligence before deciding on this camera. It holds a charge for a really long time, it takes and stores tons of pictures after a cheap memory upgrade, it’s easy to download and the quality of the pictures themselves are outstanding. I mean, my kids are so gorgeous it’s hard to get a bad shot – but seriously. This camera is the perfect purse camera for anyone out there who wants to take good pictures with no fuss. And yeah, you’re kids are probably good-looking too and with this camera you’ll have oodles of evidence to prove it.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Small and light weight camera with easy functionality and takes terrific photos. Perfect for the On-The-Run non-professional photographer!

Simply Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this on sale for $149.99 and am very pleased. You can tell that some of the build isn’t as solid as past models but I paid twice as much for those models.

By far the best feature of this camera is that when you take a vertical picture and then import it into your computer it automatically rotates it for you. I used to spend a good 10-20 minutes after each import righting the pictures. I no longer need to do that.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had 3 different cameras in the last 2 years – it’s a long story. I did a lot of research this time before picking a new one. This little camera is really great and all the reviews were right on. It takes great pictures and the quality is better than any of my previous cameras. It is easy to use and really good in terms of battery life. I don’t think I will ever use some of the features but they are fun to experiment with. I’ve recommended this camera to 2 co-workers and would recommend it to anyone who needs a great camera at a great price.

paid 200 for this, dont pay more
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i bought this for my mom for christmas dec 08. it is now july 09. everything is still working fine. she absolutely loves it and is amazed by the details it captures when she takes pics of her garden.

i bought this for 199, 3 days later it went down to 150. i havent seen it cheaper than that. now it is at 399, that is ridiculous. dont pay that much

Not really Impressed.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought the Camera after playing with it one day While I was at work at Best Buy, I loved the fact that it was the 1st camera I have ever seen that had the Color Accent feature. At first I liked the camera but once I started taking it with me on trips and other outings I really started regretting spending my money on it. The pictures came out nice maybe 1/2 of the time, the rest of the time they were blurry. If your on auto mode it will use the anti blur feature which is good for me because I shake but any of the other modes I tried like the color accent feature one of the main reasons for buying the camera ALWAYS came out blurry. Not to mention the number one thing I couldn’t stand about this camera was that it was so slow at taking the picture. I missed so many great pictures of the kids and animals because you have to wait for this thing to focus which again it only would do half the time. I ended up selling the camera to my sister and going with a 99.00 Kodak that does everything this camera couldn’t. this was my 1st and last time buying a Canon.

Excellent camera for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are very happy with this camera….the picture quality is excellent and it is just the right size for the pocket or my wife’s handbag. It took a little study to understand all the features and we are still learning. It would have been nice to have a CD to go thru in addition to the instruction book.

Great Little Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera fits in my purse and I use it everywhere. The pictures are of good quality and the zoom is very good for such a small camera. Perfect camera for on the go and spur of the moment.

Canon 1100IS is Tops in a compact pocket digital camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just returned from Europe and took over 1500 images and videos with the wonderful camera. I have a neck strap and keep the camera handy my my chest pocket. This works so smoothly. When wishing to grab a quick shot I just pull it our and is seconds it is on and ready to take a picture, video, or record audio.

The face detection works well and if the shutter is pressed half way down the face will be highlighted and sometimes enlarged to show you where the focal point is. The exposure will be on the face most of the time so if the back ground is bright you will have a properly exposed face. This works especially will if the person(s) are close to the camera. I have taken some beautifully exposed faces all over Europe under some difficult lighting conditions… back light or total darkness.

The image stabilization really helps in dim lighting like in museums where you might like to take photos of art hanging on the walls. No flash is permitted so the IS really helps. In large churches that are often dimly lit one can rest the camera further on a bench or stable surface for further help with long exposures.

I took and extra battery and swapped it out every 4 days or so to keep the battery always ready for a shot. This worked all but one time when I took about 200 shots and a few videos and ran out of battery.

The Amazon price is one of the lowest I’ve seen. In Europe they are about 225 to 250 Euro or about 300 to 400 American dollars, so we get a very good deal here.

The 2 Gig memory cards work fine and store a ton of information. I recorded picture tags with the camera to place audio clips with the photos at concerts, family reunions, travel directions and friends voices telling stores. I just aimed the mike on the front of the camera in the direction I wished to record. It was fun to playback the audio at a later time and relive the moment.

Best Digital Camera Ever
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely adore this camera. I’ve gone through a couple of digital cameras in my day (I’m clumsy) and this one is by far the best. Not just because of its apparent durability (it bangs around inside my purse and comes with me everywhere) and its size/weight (fits inside my purse!) but because of the gorgeous pictures it takes. With just a few shooting modes, you can take terrific pictures in any condition. I often feel like a photography genius when I use it. The battery lasts for a very long time. So long that I don’t feel I need to carry a spare. The shutter lag is a little long but other than that, I have no complaints. This is the perfect camera for an amateur who just likes to document their lives and share pictures with their friends and family.

Happy and Satisifed. It’s a Good On-The-Go Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m an avid Canon fan and recently purchased this camera (in blue) for it’s compact size. I own a 40D which isn’t so practical to carry around for everyday use, especially with my battery grip on it! I previously owned (a now ancient) S40 “compact” camera – which in comparison is not-so-compact. The SD1100is is amazingly small and light in weight. It features a viewer which I think will come in handy (and has) in bright light situations where the screen does little or no good. The 2.5″ screen is plenty big, although noticeable smaller than the 3″ on some of the other models. I think the viewer is worth the small trade off. IS is also an invaluable feature especially with low light situations or non-flash moments.

The main issue I have heard of with this series is with potential lens harm if the camera turns on accidentally while in it’s case. It’s pretty hard to do since Canon has now made this on/off button flush with the body. But, my best advice to avoid this situation is to make sure the camera is in play mode (vs. camera mode) when you put it back in the case. This will prevent the lens from zooming out upon turning on. I’m not really worried – this has not happened to me yet (well, in the month that I’ve been carrying it around . . . EVERYWHERE!)

Navigation is easy to pick up on this one – quite different from my older S40, but easy enough to figure out even without reading the manual. I do suggest buying a spare battery to have on you just in case, especially if you plan on using the video mode (which is really good) since it sucks life quickly from the battery. I also bought a 8GB HCSD card and reader to go with it to make room for quick videos of my kid and pictures, of course.

Other than that, it performs like I expected. The flash is not the strongest, but then, it’s a pocket camera. If you’re looking for more strength from a flash, you’ll need to go with external flashing – on a different camera as this one doesn’t have that option. Knowing it’s limitations, it does the job for the everyday moments when you “wish you had a camera.”

Generally Pleased
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Price and delivery were excellent. Based on early experience, the camera produces the expected, sharp images. Disappointingly, the camera display, in low light conditions, is very grainy — noticeably more so than my older model Canon PowerShot. I called Canon technical support who told me that this is typical with this camera. Nonetheless, photographs taken in low light conditions remain sharp and clear.

Best Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is the best camera I have ever owned. I have had it for over a year now and it operates as if it were brand new. I will always buy canon’s from now on. The pictures on this camera are great.

Canon SD1100 A Winner
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For a minicompact it does everything. The zoom works great and the camera is image stabilized so hand shaking blur is reduced or eliminated. Face recognition technology really works as the camera almost immediately identifies faces in the frame and automatically optimizes settings for them. Auto focus is very quick. Control settings are very intuitive. And a critical factor for me … a view finder. And one that is synched to the zoom. A great little camera. One negative … it ships with a tiny memory card so you’ll need to buy a bigger one.

Excellent All Purpose Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like this camera. My dog chewed up my Kodak V570 which I liked, but I like the Canon much better. The zoom is very easy to use and conveniently located. The pictures come out looking great and the software that comes with the camera is easy to use. I think the price of this camera is competitive and you get your money’s worth.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this to replace my old canon elph digital. Love it just as much as the old one!!

So far, so good…
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
We have been using this camera for a few weeks.

Pros: Picture quality is excellent. Small (fits in a pocket). Easy to use.

Cons: Slippery: There is a small cord that you can attach to the camera. Make sure you use it. This camera is really slippery and will fall off you hand easily. The lens is not well protected — must take extra care when placing the camera in a bag.

camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
this camera has so many options to experiment with and takes pictures with simplicity. i took over 250 pictures on one battery charge, did alot of other functions and took pictures that i deleted later. since being my first camera i wanted to try everything i am very pleased (except that i haven’t figured out how to do “color swap”).

Better than expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Although less than half the [physical] size of my previous camera this Canon PowerShot performs at a higher level with more far more ease. To date, this appears to be one of my best purchases of the year.

Great camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great little camera. Its very compact, yet seems very durable. Its takes excellent pictures and is very easy to use. It has a small battery pack that charges fast. I would recommend purchasing a small protective case and an extra battery pack.

great pictures
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
pictures did come out quiet well

was expecting some more with the pictures taken at night.

but all in all a good investment.

first one was better
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I recently purchased this camera for my wife who uses it for her work at the quilt guild. The image projected on the screen, on the back, is of very poor quality vs the last Cannon. You sometimes will see what looks like a faint green fuzzy line running from top to bottom on the screen. We also feel that the picture quality of the shots are not as sharp and clear as the last Cannon we purchased. I’ll try another brand when this one quits working. It was a lot cheaper than the last Cannon we purchased in 2004, but most electronic digital cameras have dropped in price. Would choose a different camera if I had to make the choice again.

Lovely camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It is a great camera which produce great pictures~ Besides, the color and shape of it are really lovely!

Great camera, but canle doesn’t fit
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Great little camera, lots of functions. But the cable to download photos doesn’t fit into the camera. I called Amazon, got someone on the phone right away, and they are sending us a new camera. I hope the cable fits!

easy as pie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
So happy to have finally found a camera with easy to understand instructions and picture perfect photos to boot! Dd a lot of research and was not disappointed in the PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP. Light and compact, it’s easy to carry everywhere you go. Just be sure to use the wrist cord because I did find the surface of the camera to be a bit sleek and almost dropped it a few times. Would recommend this camera in a heart beat!

Great Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very nice one for a point and shoot class.

Didn’t use it much but no complaints as of now.

Syre Shot Indeed!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
What an AMAZING camera. I have always been a big fan of Canon and purchased my first digital camera back in 2004. It only had 3.2 megapixels and it was time for an upgrade. This camera is so easy to use and the pictures come out so great. I will never choose another brand as Canon is the only camera for me.

Camera is good for beginners like myself.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
When taking pictures, take a moment to half-press the button so you can focus better and make the red square go green. Then the shots are clear and better. Other than that, I got what I paid for.

Very Pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a terrific little camera. It’s everything I was looking for and them sone. Canon and Amazon do a great job.

Great camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am so happy that I purchased this camera. It takes perfect pictures every time. I would highly recommend the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS for anyone who is in the market for a digital camera that is very easy to use, has a sleek, compact design, and takes excellent still pictures and video. I took the advice of other reviewers and I bought an extra battery for uninterrupted photo taking sessions and a 4GB memory card which ensures that I do not run out of memory while video taping.

recommend
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I like this bundle. It’s compact and perfect for the average picture taker. The only problem is finding the ink/paper replacements. They have to be ordered online, other than that small inconvience, it’s a nice package.

BEST COMPACT CAMERA
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After reading reviews and shopping, I purchased the Canon SD1100IS. The camera is everything all the 5 star reviews said. The only thing that is a change for me is getting used to the zoom control. It is different than all the rocker switch controls that I am used to and is mounted on the top of the camera. I would redesign this control. Otherwise, this is a great little camera that I would recommend for anyone to take with them wherever they go.

Sleek model
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The most amazing thing about this model is the compactness and gamut of features that are packed in the little box.

There are so many modes and possible configurations that it covers people from a point-n-shoot perspective to an ameture enthisiast of photography

Excellant
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Camera is great, good battery use, pictures and ease of use!

I am always very impressed with the good pricing and service I have received at Amazon.com.

The low ball pricing out there always comes with hooks or long delivery times. Amazon does what it says and stands behind the transaction

A terrific pocket camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they’re so easy to carry and operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these “pocket cameras” really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I’ve actually gotten to use every one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)

Here’s my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:

1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS (The camera on this page)

An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.

2ND PLACE: SD870 IS

The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn’t have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there’s little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide “The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.”

3RD PLACE: SD770 IS

Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it has a plastic body and doesn’t come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can’t tell the difference.

4TH PLACE: SD950 IS

There’s a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it’s gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don’t rate it higher is the price.

5TH PLACE: SD890 IS

Want a long zoom lens? Here’s your baby, a 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.

6TH PLACE: SD790 IS

With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this new model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.

7TH PLACE: SD1000

In my opinion there’s no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it’s been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn’t have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup.

8TH PLACE: SD850 IS

The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.

9TH PLACE: SD800 IS

This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn’t focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Still, it’s good training for someone who wants to compose like a pro.

10TH PLACE: SD750

The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction — features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon’s 2008 models. No image stabilization; no optical viewfinder.

Bad picture
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera in April. After using it for a while I realized there is always a blue dot in the middle of my images. It becomes more obvious as I zoom in. The blue dot is everywhere: on my photos and on my video. I sent the camera back to Canon Factory in IL for repair and when it came back it still wasn’t properly fixed. I just contacted Canon again and see what they will do about my camera. I am not sure if it’s only mine camera that has this defect but I hope they would give me a new one if it cannot be repaired.

Great camera to take everywhere!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great little camera to take along – everywhere! I have had an SD400 for the past several years, and my husband wanted to take that one to keep at work for documenting his manufacturing plant. So…I gave him mine – and bought the SD1100 IS! I love it so far! I love the image stabilization feature. My SD400 never gave me any problems and took great pictures – I expect the SD1100 IS will do the same.

So far – so good!

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Inexpensive point & shoot camera. Takes great pictures in good light. Easy to use. Great battery life. Slim form factor.

camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my new camera!!! It is so easy to carry around in my purse, so I always have it with me. Easy to use. Great pictures. Great price through Amazon, as usual. Thank you once again.

easy to use/ big screen
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
easy to use. nice big LCD screen. light and compact.

great photos. my second canon digial camera. very pleased.

Great compact camera. Quality for a decent price.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had the SD1000 (also a very nice camera)and decided to give that camera to a relative. I bought the SD1100 and it is a high quality compact camera for a relatively low price. I like the size because I can take it almost anywhere. My daughter will be taking trip to Ireland and I bought her one as well. I have a NIKON 1200 (high end camera) but truly only pull that out for weddings or when I am taking photographs of the kids for school. This little camera was all I used for my daughters birthday party and the pictures turned out great. You can’t go wrong if you want nice pictures and don’t want to pay a lot of money for a high end camera (which tends to be more complicated to use if you really want to get a bang for your buck.)

Great little camera.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My wife wanted a small digital camera for Christmas that she could keep in her purse. This camera fit the bill. I am impressed that it takes such good quality pictures and the amount of custom features it has on it. I initially had difficult capturing good candid shots of my young children because the red eye reducing lamp was turned on and it delayed the capture long enough for my children to make goofy faces or turn away. When I turned it off, there was no delay but there were red eyes in the photo. I guess that’s the price I have to pay to not have the red eyes. So far I don’t have anything bad to say about the camera. It works well and I get great results (but my wife wants it back so she can take pictures).

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is great it takes very nice and detailed pictures, I took pictures of my kids playing in the snow, and it actually shows the snow falling. Very satisfied and will buy from these makers again, and I highly recommend you too also.

PerfectShot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera! It arrived quickly and in perfect conditions, there hasn’t passed a day in which I haven’t used it and it has shown no signs of slowing down. I recommend this camera to everyone who is not a pro photographer since it satisfies every possible ‘everyday’ need.

Wife loves camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my wife to take pictures at our 50th wedding anniverary party. So, need I say more that we are from the old school! We are both almost illiterate of modern day electronics. She wanted a camera that was easy to use but still produced good clear photos. The reason that I picked the SD1100IS Canon powershot was because of the many positive reviews and also the great low price. Well, I made the right decision, we both love the camera and the clarity of the photos. I would recommend this camera to everyone and most of all, senior citizens.

An improvement over the SD1000
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bougth a SD1000 last year for my wife, but our daugther basically take it for herself, so I need to buy another camera for my disatisfied wife. I was happy with the SD1000, so I choose this model thinking it will be more of the same, an I like the new colors too.

After some weeks of use, I could say that this is a better camera, it feels more solid, with better materials. The photos are better, not only because of the IS, but with the overall quality (I have made some prints and I think all photos look better).

I don’t give it 5 stars because of the limited manual controls. It is a very good, may I say excelent, point and shoot, but if your’e interested in experimenting with your photos, you may want to buy another model with more manual controls.

Decent camera, but nothing to get too excited about
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I think this camera would be a great choice for someone who is looking for a cost effective digital P&S and will be only taking photos of posing adults. The features it offered were pretty neat, I really liked the option that focused on one color and made the rest of the photo black and white. Very neat. Now for the bad, my unit was slightly defective (I assume), all of the photos were slightly out of focus, resulting in fuzzy images. But most of the reviews of this camera rave about the picture, quality, so I assume that my camera was defective and an anomaly. The other issue this camera had was the delay between telling the camera to take a picture (i.e. pressing the button) and the camera actually taking the photo (i.e. the image is captured). The camera had about a 1/2 second delay between the two events. This sort of delay is completely acceptable if you are taking photos of adults who know to hold their pose. But if you are taking photos of 2-year olds, forget it. All you get are the backs of little heads. I guess it is possible that the delay in my camera was a result of the auto-focus defect. But then I went to Circuit City to compare my camera to theirs (to make sure it was defective), I noticed that the Sonys were far faster than the Canons. The DSC-W150, DSC-W170, DSC-T70, and the DSC-T77 all were noticeably faster than the Canons. All of these cameras though are more expensive than the Canon SD1100, some much more so, and they also require special Sony proprietary memory, which costs extra as well. But I must say, if you are taking photos of young children, I highly recommend that you try one of the Sonys. They are the by far the fastest cameras out there.

All Around Good Time!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Couldn’t be happier with this product – great pictures, easy to use, fun features, I have suggested it to all my friends. Small size allows it to easily be brought everywhere with little issue. Love this camera!

Shipping
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The item was not shipped per the guaranteed two day delivery which was important to me because I wanted to take it on a trip. Your website states that if an item does not make it that you will refund the shipping costs. This has not happened as of yet. Thank you.

You can’t go wrong with a Cannon Powershot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We bought one of these cameras several months ago and couldn’t be happier with it. I’ve owned several other Powershots over the years, and replaced them as the the megapixels became larger and the features more numerous. It’s always been a completely dependable camera. The great thing about it is that you can put it in your pocket or the smallest purse and carry it along wherever you go. If a camera is too bulky to be taken along, it just doesn’t get used as often. How many times have you decided against bringing a camera along because you just didn’t want to carry it?

This camera has a lot of great features that are very intuitive to use, more so than most cameras. They include digital zoom, flash, no flash and autoflash selections, macro, infinity focusing among others. I’ve taken some very sharp photos with the macro. The flash lasts for about 300 times on a charge and the charge without the flash seems to last for a very long time. It has a long-exposure mode that lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually.

The pictures are sharp and clear and the colors very natural. With Canon’s Face Recognition Tracking, it’s a snap to take focused pictures, emphasizing the person’s face as the sharpest focus. Even if the person moves while you are preparing to take the picture, Canon’s Motion Detection Technology follows the person’s face and keeps it in focus. This is a great feature when taking pictures of children or taking pictures at parties. The LCD screen is large, bright and easy to see. There are lots of other features, many that I’ll probably never use.

If you want a reliable, easy to use, point and shoot camera at a good price, you can’t go wrong with this one.

Great Camera, Great Price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Canon 1100IS is an outstanding point and shoot camera. It’s easy to use with excellent white balance managment and image stabilzation in auto mode resulting in great pictures. The price at Amazon was also excellent.

Amazing camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m definitely an impatient person when it comes to electronics, so this camera was perfect for me! Easy to use, easy to set up, easy to download pics on computer! Love it!

Excellent little camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I Love this camera! I purchased the Canon sd1100is digital camera a year ago; unfortunately it was stolen recently. So, when it came down to what camera to buy, I knew it was going to be a Canon camera but, I purchased the newest version of the camera – Canon sd1200is. I was not happy with the new version. The picture quality was NOT the same. I eventually returned the sd1200IS camera & purchased the sd1100IS model. I am now totally happy with my decision to repurchase the sd1100IS model. “Newer doesn’t’ always equal better. ” I plan to have this camera a long time.

Sharp and Simple
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I always look to CANON, when it comes to an imaging device. I own several Canon cameras, (still and video), (2) printers and (2) scanners. The CANON SD1100IS does everything it claims with the same quality as the more expensive cameras do. With the arrival of my 2 grandchildren, I wanted a camera that captured Clean, Sharply focused pictures quickly, since babies won’t pose for you. So far, since I purchased this at the end of March, I have taken over 300 photos. At present, I have only charged the battery once and it is still ready to shoot. The on-board effects add an incredible touch of professionalism to my pictures. Sunlight, indoors, at night, ambient lighting without a flash, every picture a keeper! If you are looking for versatility, simplicity, and great pictures you will be proud of, consider the SD1100IS. I researched a lot of cameras, and the SD1100IS did all I wanted and more, for a very affordable price.

Fantastic pix anywhere
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
afte learning how the camera works, you will be getting the best pictures ever made with such a camera…. Even at night. Two thumbs up.

I love Canons
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I had a 4 MP Canon Digital Elph and bought this camera to replace it. My old camera started giving out (almost 5 years old) on me so I decided to get this one based on all the positive reviews. It is an excellent camera and takes very good pictures. There will be some unclear ones, but nothing is perfect. The interface is easy and it’s very compace & lightweight. It’s very stylish and easy to use. All in all, I am glad I stuck with Canon!

Beautiful Brown Color!!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just got this camera yesterday after my sony cybershot was stolen. I have to say this canon model is waaaay better than my sony cybershot(although the cybershot was 3 yrs old). The canon has better features and takes better pictures. Plus you cant beat this price on amazon. I got this camera in bohemian brown, and wow it is gorgeous!!!! Its sophisticated looking. I didnt want silver because everyone has silver and the pink and blue are pretty, but wow the brown is nice. Its a deep chocolate brown with a hint of eggplant. Anyways, my favorite feature is color accent! My sony cybershot did not have that. But all in all, amazing camera for the person in their 20’s who want to use it for going out or for vacations. although its fine for all ages. Dont hestitate, after so much researching this camera is worth it for the price range.

lens error
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
The lens error happened to me, twice! I bought a Canon digital camera and had it for not even a year and the lens stopped working, then I upgraded and bought this camera, same thing happened again…do NOT buy Canon! You would be wasting your money!!!

great camera and printer
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
My sister really love the camera and printer. The printer prints very quick and canon camera’s are great.

great little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This has proved to be a great little surprise. I use this camera for my “quick pictures.” I keep it in my purse or pocket as the size is jsut right. I think that the photos are quite clear and the camera is easy to operate. I love that the display on the back (not the view finder ) is so large. I am glad I made this purchase!

Great camera at a great price!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Replacement camera for Canon A series — like it much more than A series b/c of improved photo recovery time. Also purchased second battery at 50% off during a special promotion – a great deal again from Amazon!

Canon PowerShot goes beyond a point & shoot
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is a great step beyond a basic point and shoot digital camera. The options to override the Auto function are almost unlimited. By using Manual mode you can set and store special focus and exposure settings. I take a lot of landscape pictures so have set one of the available stored manual settings to compensate for outdoor bright light and blue/green color balance. Many of the the same functions, such as color balance for interior lighting, are also available on Auto. The combo of digital zoom to supplement the optical one gives very good resolution and the image statilization DOES WORK very well. The small camera size means it can easily be carried in a shirt pocket or small purse so you’ll have it with you. You can control the image size (resolution) and the larger MB files can be enlarged to 16″x20″ w/o loss of quality. You can adjust ISO (or leave Auto). This camera’s only shortcoming is that it does NOT allow you to set an f-stop or a shutter speed and still have an auto mode.

This this is beautiful!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wanted a small point and shoot camera for in my pocket when I am not carrying my Nikon SLR, which is huge and bulky. I miss too many shots that way. I bought this one a couple of weeks ago and I am amazed. The shots are clear, and good enough to be sold on stock photography sites that are very picky. I even shot video with it to send to my husband in Iraq and it is as good as a small hand held video camera, and picture cameras never have that quality. Buy this one!! It is soooo worth the money

I love this camera.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is easy to use and takes great pictures even when the subject is moving.

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Can’t beat this camera for it’s price. Solid camera, easy to use. Takes great shots. Small, easy to carry.

Best Value for the $$$
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Canon Powershot SD1100 is more than the average person needs for great pictures, ease of use and value. I’m a dedicated Canon fan and it continues to amaze me how Canon produces such great quality for the $$$. Not many manufacturers can claim this.

dick lacy

Perfect Easy-to-Use, Compact Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera to take on short trips when my DSLR is too bulky. For me, image quality in a camera like this is less important than ease of use and sheer portability.

This PowerShot is exactly what I wanted in a camera like this. The images are nice, the camera is quite small and very light. It is just small enough to comfortably fit into the front pocket of my jeans.

The flash and zoom aren’t perfect, but this IS a point and shoot camera. I don’t have any complaints about the photos from this camera. The rechargeable battery is great and charges quickly.

My previous point-and-shoot had a terrible shutter delay. This camera does a nice job of taking the image right when I press the button. It’s not quite as responsive as my DSLR, but still very good.

This one does take short movies, but the quality is not great. Don’t buy this thinking you’re going to take lots of home movies. It’s good in a pinch or to capture something random, otherwise, skip the movie feature.

Recommended for the family on the go.

love this camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is very easy to use and makes beautiful pictures. I’ve even found and successfully used the beach, night, and portrait settings; I never used these on our old Elph. I highly recommend this camera.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is so great. I just wanna tell people to always keep searching cause you will always find a lower price. I got a great deal and the reviews are great on this model. It takes wonderful pictures, real fast between pictures. Very durable with a nice crome design. I always purchase from Amazon they are great and i always get my merchandice real quick. If you are looking for a camera go with Canon.

Tammy from Illinois

canon
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I WAS GIVEN ONE A FEW YEARS AGO. THIS ONE SHOULD BE JUST THAT MUCH BETTER. IT IS ALSO A GIFT.

just ok
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
With all of the glowing reviews for this camera, I expected more from it. It is a great looking camera, and the menu’s are easily accessible. What surprised me was how bad the picture looks in the view finder. In indoor conditions, the viewfinder shows a fuzzy, grainy picture. I thought the camera must be defective and got a second one, but it is the same. The actual pictures look clear, but I am very annoyed with the viewfinder. I haven’t used the camera for that long, but it seems that I have to do a lot of red-eye editing later (even with the red eye reduction turned on). My last camera, the Canon S30, did a much better job in eliminating red-eye from all but the lightest eyed people. There is a continuous shooting mode, which allows you to set a 1 or 2 second delay before the camera takes another picture. I found that even with the shortest delay (1 second) that the camera took too long to take another shot (again, indoor conditions with flash). It’s fine for a compact and cute camera, but I really expected more.

Nice, easy camera to use.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is very easy to use right out of the box. I have a Canon SLR that takes pictures instantaneously and this one is close to doing that. So far I really like it.

Easy to Use!… from a novice photog
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this as a gift for someone who has no patience for anything. He uses this often and he does a good job with it. That speaks volumes to me about the ease of use of this camera. He swears the camera is burgundy however. I tell him it is brown, with maybe a hit of a burgundy tone. Regardless, it’s a user friendly, good looking and easy to carry around camera. I do notice his night shots aren’t so great with the flash, but that’s probably just because we don’t know how to do something and aren’t about to take the time to read the instructions – actually, he threw them away the night he opened the gift, so…..:-)

Canon supershot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Although I have not completely figured out how to use all the features on this camera, I am very pleased with it. It has a view finder, which I prefer to using the screeen. It is very easy to use for basic functions. It has a great close-up lens, takes great pictures, and can take pictures in rapid succession. The battery lasts quite a long time before needing recharging.

camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
it’s pretty! Camera is easy to use once you get used to it. Nice options and takes good pictures!

EASY TO USE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love the camera, it’s so easy to use. The display is crystal clear and the colors are amazing. The camera is great in sunlight with the manual viewfinder. It’s just a great little camera!!!!

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We bought this camera and like it so much that we bought a second one for our daughter. It is so small and light and has so many great features including the video camera and the macro to take shots really close up. Our daughter is an artist and that feature is what sold her on it. She is taking some amazing shots.

The battery lasts a long time if you don’t use the camera to delete photos. My husbands wants his own now to carry everywhere like I do.

SD1100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great product, had the SD20 previously and there have been some great additions to the camera. Very pleased with the purchase and price.

Very lightweight and small
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Bought this camera right before a trip to Puerto Rico. It was so lightweight, took great colorful pictures. Only complaint so far is that the video on the camera came out really grainy looking. The first shot delay is also alot slower than I thought it would take.

Otherwise, a functional, cute and pretty colored camera

Good point and shoot.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This camera was purchased for the Image Stabilization software it has. It is replacing a non IS camera and so far I am very pleased with its performance.

Lens won’t retract
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Bought this camera for my daughter for Christmas 2008. It’s a nice camera and she likes it, but suddenly after two months the lens is stuck open. She claims she didn’t harm the camera in any way, but it just wouldn’t close one day. Now when we try to turn the camera on, it makes a clicking noise for a while and then displays the error, “lens error, restart camera.” The camera is completely useless now and will not operate. I’m going to call Canon for service, but many of the posts I have read state that this is not covered by warranty.

Awesome
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have an older Canon digital camera, but Canon PowerShot SD is so awesome. I went to see a basketball game and was sitting further away from the court and I still can take good images. Hands down good price and good product.

How to delight your wife !
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We travel extensively and I always take hundreds of pictures but before we went to Hawaii I decided it’s time for my wife to have her own camera. After much research I decided the Canon SD1100IS was the ideal unit for her. I got it for her in the blue color that matched her eyes and they really lit up when she got her hands on it. During the 3 weeks we just spent on Maui she was never without it and she joyously snapped hundreds of photos on to her 4 GB chip. Best of all, even though she has very little experience the photos are beautiful….. in some cases better than I got with my much more expensive camera and years of snapping away.

The camera does everything well and as she gains experience she will take advantage of it’s further capabilities. This is the best point & shoot camera I have ever handled and one of her friends has already bought one just like it (but the pink one doesn’t match her eyes).

One of the best!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Compared to my previous three digital cameras, the last one also a Canon Powershot, the Canon PowerShot SD1100 Elph has a much higher pixel count, an optical zoom, image stabilization, face recognition for focus and much more compact size. The price is reasonable for what you get. I haven’t even tried the video mode. This also is the first digital camera I feel comfortable carrying around in my pocket as easily as a cell phone.

Nice Compact Camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Takes nice pictures for a compact (pocketable) camera. The LCD screen is nice and bright. This camera has a battery indicator … which my older Canon SD300 did not have. The one downside … the software would not load on my Samsung NC10 Netbook, because of the smaller (1024×600) screen size … kind of annoying, and why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5.

I love this camera! -Not so much anymore
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have to edit my review because I am having problems with this camera. I will save my positive comments below, though.

I love this camera so much. I have recommended it to everyone I know. Well, now I am regretting that because I have only had the camera since July (4 months), and I am getting Lens Error messages.

When you get a lens error, the camera beeps and the lens will not come out. Canon’s website does not have any solution for this on their website, but I found a lot of people had the same problem when I searched the internet today.

I am supremely disappointed because this camera is so great in every other way. I am now telling everybody I know not to buy this camera because I don’t want them to experience the same problem as I am currently having.

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I have a Canon PowerShot SD550 camera that I used for a few years, and I was ready for something new.

I love Canon cameras. The buttons are very user friendly. This camera was rated highly on Consumer Reports. You can take pictures quickly with this camera, which is a big plus for me.

I also love some of the things you can do in the color settings. You can choose one color as an accent color, and it turns everything else black and white.

The flash works really well…you can take a picture in a dark area, and still get a great picture with the flash. And it’s not one of those flashes that blinks 500 times before taking the picture!

Plus, you get to pick between several colors!! This is a great camera for the price!

Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera! My husband lost our Canon PowerShot that we bought in 2006–yes, I nearly killed him–so we had no other choice but to buy a new model. The 2008 model is by far superior to our 2006 camera and cost about $150 less! Technology is improving so quickly! But I love the size of this camera, the quality of the pictues are excellent, and I love the options and features. Everyone should own this camera.

Great Camera – Buy from Amazon!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I haven’t had much time with this camera, but have researched many and this seems to be the best compact buy without sacrifising image quality. I have an A610 as well as a Rebel XT and love picture quality, ease of use, and affordability with Canon cameras. My A610 is great and takes wonderful pictures, minus the lens error I got with it, luckily Canon fixed for me, but I know others were not as lucky.

I did have to have the first SD1100 that I was sent replaced b/c the lens sounded like it was catching and I did not want to chance it. I returned it with no problem and no charge. Amazon was out of stock, but I still received a new camera within TWO days of processing my return online. Amazon had overnighted it to me within one day of getting it in stock, no charge. The noise is less noticeble on this one. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING IT FROM AMAZON; CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXCEPTIONAL.

For Now here is my opinion.

Pros:

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Takes vibrant/ crisp pictures

Easy to Use

Auto Red Eye

Image Stabilization

Face Detection

Compact and Lightweight

Battery- I like not having the weight of regular batteries

VERY AFFORDABLE (Compare to what you would get in other brands- compact)

Cons:

I compared it to my 610 and it seems like it does cast a warmer tone to white and skin tones, but not extremely noticeble

Battery life could be better

Zoom and shutter a little noisy (might just be the sound it is supposed to make)

Flash Recycle time a bit slow

QUESTION: I would like to know is if the slightly static noise when zooming and pressing the shutter is universal. I will prob try one in store to make sure. For now I will give 4 stars.

camera is good, amazon I’m not so happy with
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is great. I was going to buy the flip video, but realized this camera not only took High res photos, but also took 640×480 30fps video that looks amazing! This camera is very Mac friendly too. The only thing I’m not happy with is amazon lowered the price by about $25 3 days after I bought the camera. Thanks buddies.

LOVE IT!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a nikon 50 and wanted something small for my purse. i love my new camera.

Excellent camera for family use!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this as a replacement camera for my wife, and so far, both of us would agree that it was well worth it. The camera is very easy to operate, produces stunning pictures for such a small camera, and is just plain fun to use. It has several modes to work with, but we mainly stick with just shooting images. We currently use a 1 gig card to store the pictures, and so far that has been more than adequate. For those that shoot a lot of photos before emptying the card may want to get a bigger one though. For casual home use though, the 1 gig has been more than adequate. The only nitpick I have regarding the memory card is that putting it back in takes a little extra effort for someone like myself who has big fingers. It’s a very minor thing and should not be a discriminating factor as the camera overall is superb. Canon tends to produce some very nice small cameras, and this one is no exception. So far my wife really likes it and has been using it quite a bit to shoot general images she probably would have passed on with her previous camera. Like all gadgets, read the directions first as that will make it easier using it. Overall, we’re both very impressed with it and would highly recommend it to anyone needing a small and dependable camera that takes outstanding images.

Sweet little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been a pro photographer and editor and have had many a camera, but for a point-and-shoot it’s hard to beat this little camera. Great photos, solid LCD screen and it even has a viewfinder an often overlooked ‘feature’ in these cameras now. I recommend!

A superb take-along camera with all sorts of bells and whistles
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I already own a Canon XT, which I love, but I found that, because of its size I never took it along with me all the time and missed some great shots. So I bought the Canon SD1100IS to take with me all the time. I love this little camera. It’s easy to hold, has more bells and whistles than the XT and takes great photos. I also love the movie clip feature and the large LCD screen (which I miss in the XT). I bought a case for it with a neck strap so that I don’t have to carry it when I’m empty-handed. The downside of the camera is that I’m used to having an SLR with virtually no shutter lag, so it’s hard to go back to having a camera with it. That means that I have to be careful when shooting moving objects so that they’re always in the photo (which sometimes becomes an interesting dilemma). Although the camera has a slow shutter speed setting you can’t really adjust the shutter speed. There are set features for kids and pets, night shots, foliage and even fireworks, but you’re pretty locked into the shutter speed they select. That said, the camera performs beautifully and takes great photos, equal to that of the XT. A great buy for the money!

Very Happy with the camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are very happy with this purchase so far. Camera is easy to use and we find the manuals very user friendly. We especially like the viewfinder. After borrowing our son’s pocket camera for a recent vacation, we knew we needed a viewfinder. His did not have one and on sunny days it was very difficult to tell what you were taking a photo of. Although you don’t often need the viewfinder, it is definitely a plus in our mind. We also like that it has the rechargable battery. We bought an extra battery so we will not be caught without a charged battery. Although some like regular batteries, I feel it is too much waste and too many batteries being tossed in landfills. We feel we made a good choice with this camera. It has lots of features and is easy to use.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The camera is great! For all round purpose shooting and for pictures that you want in high resolution the SD1100 is the camera for you!. the price was awesome and very affordable! all you need is 20 bucks and you can purchase a 4GB SD card for maximum photo storage.

Great Size and Picture Quality, but…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Purchased this based on recommendations from a CR review. Size and picture quality is excellent. I’ve only been able to use this for a couple of weeks. Biggest issue that I’ve found so far is the inability to MANUALLY turn on the flash. Using a flash outdoors is important, particularly with backlit subjects, to fill in shadows and allowing to see faces clearly. However, try as I might, I cannot find a way to turn on the flash manually (it can be turned off). This is an inexcusable omission for an otherwise fine and compact camera.

Camera purchase review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent service. Very pleased. This was my first purchase, but it won’t be my last. Will definitely order from them again.

Very good camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This camera is very good. You will love it’s pictures, and the ease of use. My family has three of the same class camera, and we all love it.

Replacement camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We love this camera. First one had a slight problem, replacement arrived immediately after we notified we were having issues with it.

So disappointed
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This camera was rated SO well, but I now don’t understand why. I bought it based on the star rating but should have read some of the negative reviews… it can’t take an indoor shot for anything – unless the lighting is incredibly bright. It can zoom, but forget trying to get clear pictures once zoomed – so what’s the point of that? There are two flash settings – on or off, so I don’t even have anything to play with to figure out a different setting. I’m a mother of two (5 & 1), so I’m not asking for much, other than to be able to see my children’s faces clearly in a snapshot. I wish I had returned it before I missed the window. Now I may as well give it to my 5-year old to use as a toy… SO disappointed.

Excellent camera for everyday use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Purchased this camera for my daughter after using one purchased for myself 4 months earlier. It’s an excellent camera for everyday use: great pictures and features, lightweight, and I like having the viewfinder.

GREAT CAMERA!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera for my son after purchasing one just like it for myself. My son is thrilled with his camera. We just got back from a trip to Japan, where we literally took hundreds of pictures. I picked up my prints today and couldn’t be happier. This camera is a great size. It fit easily in my purse and is so easy to use. The pictures turned out fantastic. I would highly recommend this camera.

great camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this camera as a gift for my friend. Shipped quickly and in perfect condition. The camera works like a dream. Would definitely recommend the Adorama store to anyone.

Pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a rather expensive Nikon camera, but needed a point and shoot for the rest of the family. The family is very pleased with the camera thus far although it is a little early to praise it too much. I can say with confidence that based upon the family’s delight with the small camera size and excellent pictures that they have taken, I purchased another SD1100 IS (camera only) for myself so that I can carry the camera with me in my shirt pocket.

We have not used the printer yet although I purchased the camera and printer since it was a package deal (and pink?????) at a very attractive price (on sale before Christmas). The family wanted the camera & printer set so that they could easily print selected pictures. Sorry that I cannot give you a personal review of the printer but reviews on the Internet are very positive for image quality although at the price of a large footprint.

Good performance
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Good performance, image stabilization is decent… very quick to take a photo after powering on… overall good performance… i especially use the high iso mode to take pictures without using flash, when shooting through glass…

Cannon SD1100IS
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was very impressed with the quality of the photos and the camera itself. Just what I was looking for…a compact point and shoot with the features I needed. I did purchase an additional battery but have not yet needed it during normal photos sessions. I also purchased a 2 GB memory card which allows many photos and video before it fills. Bottom line… great 8 MP camera.

Canon 1100 IS
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is my 2nd Canon camera. This model the 1100 IS truly is a wonderfully built and nice looking blue camera that conveniently can be placed in my pants pocket without my really feeling that it is there. I can have it with me all the time. Picture quality is very good. My older Canon SD300 still is a great camera but this one the 1100 IS has many features that my SD 300 does not have. I am very happy with both of them although I am happier with the 1100 IS and would gladly recommend it. Buying it from Amazon was the best deal and the delivery was fast. I always check with Amazon for priceing, and also read the reviews from others to determine how good a product is. I initially heard of this model from Consumer Reports and read their very positive rating on this model camera. The price from Amazon was better than ebay and Costco!

Its a Canon
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The combination of these two products is perfect. The tonal rage and accuracy of these two products is without match. This is the 3rd Elph in our household the olders one being 5 years old, still clicking!!! These are durable and the picture quality is among the best, if not the best. Way to go Canon.

Canon PowerShot digital camera and Selphy CP760 Photo Printer
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We are very pleased with the Canon PowerShot camera and Printer. We compared prices and the Amazon price was the best deal.

Solid ultracompact camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars

If you need a solid, reliable, and stylish point-and-shoot ultracompact digital camera that produces high-quality images, then the new Canon PowerShot SD1100IS may be right for you.

I am an advanced amateur photographer and own 2 Canon digital cameras (G2 and 20D). Both have served me well over the years but recently I have found myself needing a decent ultracompact camera that I can easily carry with me at all times for unexpected photo-ops.

Other current Canon models that I also researched before my purchase of the “bohemian brown” SD1100IS included the SD950IS and the SD1000.

Here is my take on the SD1100IS:

Strengths:

- 8MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor (excellent resolution images with good dynamic range)

- Solid construction (most of body made of anodized aluminum)

- Feels sturdy and well-balanced in the hands

- Easy to use (logical user-interface) with minimal need to consult owner’s manual for basic operation

- Multiple shooting modes to fit variety of situations (action/sports mode is a glaring omission but read section below to see possibly why)

- Advanced metering system with accurately exposed pics in even “tricky” situations (great balance of highlights and shadows)

- Tack-sharp images (much more so with sufficient lighting and use of built-in flash)

- Macro mode can result in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail

- Optical IS feature helpful when shooting in either low-light conditions with flash off or at telephoto lengths

- Fast start-up with acceptable shutter-lag (when not using flash)

- Bright 2.5″ LCD monitor (100% coverage, 230k pixels) made of polycrystalline silicon; fairly scratch-resistant (can’t vouch if this applies to keys and coins)

- Optical viewfinder (though only a tiny peephole, it is essential when LCD glare and washout become an issue shooting in bright sunlight or when LCD cannot be used as battery power is nearly depleted)

- Camera made in Japan (at least those from the 1st shipment; this easily may be subject to change)

Limitations:

- Lack of manual control over aperture, shutter speed, and focusing (for the obssessive control-freaks)

- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400 (ISO 800 still useable but probably for only 4×6 images; ISO 1600 mostly unuseable)

- Fastest shutter speed is 1/1500 sec (not fast enough to stop action for some sporting activities)

- Auto-focus speed inadequate to follow fast-moving subjects

- Shutter-lag accentuated with flash on (precious Canon moments lost while waiting for flash to recharge)

- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode (focus is fixed for distance selected at first frame, and digital zoom is permitted instead, resulting in significant image quality deterioration)

- Battery/memory card cover and hinge made of plastic (no safety latch that needs to be de-activated first before sliding cover out, in order to prevent accidental opening)

- Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration (albeit, difficult not to expect from compact p&s)

- Pincushion and barrel distortion at the extremes of the focal lengths

- No RAW shooting mode

Battery power in camera mode with LCD monitor on is mostly as advertised, allowing for approximately 240 images. If your budget permits, I recommend investing in a few spare batteries as backups and replacing the supplied 32MB memory card with a pair of 4GB SDHC memory cards–vital purchases if you plan to use the movie mode frequently.

Overall Impression:

Even with some serious limitations inherent to virtually all digital cameras in this class, I am recommending the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS. It does what it’s supposed to do. This camera allows one to take beautiful photographs in an ultracompact, reliable, and elegant device that is both easy and fun to use.

[UPDATE: Since this review, Canon has recently announced 3 new ELPH models that will be released soon....in time for Grad & Dad's Day: the PowerShot SD770IS, SD790IS, and SD890IS. All are redesigned 10MP digital cameras with Optical Image Stabilizer. The saga of the MP race continues. If the same sensor is found in these units as their predecessors and without improving the noise reduction technology, then adding a few more MP can potentially result in noisier images. We'll have to wait and see. The most intriguing of the bunch appears to be the SD790IS, which replaces the SD750 by adding the very useful Optical IS feature and showcasing flat control buttons. Hopefully, the QC has been remedied on this unit as many consumers experienced the dreaded "lens error" nightmare. The SD890IS replaces the SD850IS and may appeal to vacationers and wildlifers needing more reach at the telephoto end. The SD770IS seems a bit curious as it may be in direct competition with the new SD1100IS (which is the natural successor to the wildly popular SD1000); it has 2 additional MP but the feature set appears at first glance to be nearly identical to the less expensive SD1100IS. I would've preferred to have seen upgrades to the SD870IS and the SD950IS, but those will be rolled out undoubtedly later this year....conveniently before the Holidays.

SD770IS: 10MP, 3X Optical zoom (35-105mm), 2.5" LCD monitor, Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $299.99.

SD790IS: 10MP, 3X Optical zoom (35-105mm), 3" LCD monitor, no Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $349.99.

SD890IS: 10MP, 5X Optical zoom (37-185mm), 2.5" LCD monitor, Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $399.99.]

Great camera for great price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I actually got this for my boyfriend’s grandparents but I have the same exact camera in pink. It is a very good camera and very easy to use. There is no lag time when you are trying to take a picture. It turns on pretty fast so you can capture that perfect moment.

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Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Since I bought this camera to take pic’s at a wedding and the memory ran out before the ceremony was over I was a bit disappointed. But I have since bought a new memory card and will give it another try. I wish someone would have told me that there is limited memory in the cars shipped with the camera. Ronnie Koopmann

Great Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this camera and so do some of my friends. It’s compact and it takes GREAT pics. It’s exactly what I needed.

Awesome Camera – Simple to use
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Pros:

- Great Price for quality of the camera

- Easy to use

- Small size

- Good battery life

Cons:

- Need to remove battery to charge

- No internal memory

Purchased this for a recent trip to Walt Disney World. Took over 500 pictures over the course of the vacation, the majority of which came out great. It was small enough to fit in a front jeans pocket, easy to use, with a great battery time, although you may want to look into getting a spare if you take lots of pictures. Mine lasted almost two full days on a single charge, which was good, but also that “almost” caused me to miss a few good photo ops since it was dead. After that I charged it every day. You’ll need to get a memory card; I purchased a 8GB SD and it was more then enough room for a few thousand photos.

I didn’t think to bring the instruction booklet on my trip, but the camera was simple enough that I was able to figure out how to change all the functions I was interested in (flash, night type modes etc) within a minute or so. This is a great camera for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money, but still wants a good quality camera.

Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Chose this model because Consumer Reports recommended it for people who aren’t photography savvy. It is very easy to use and the instructions are well written.

good little camera
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
the only downfall is the delay from snapping the picture to the actual picture taking, seem to miss all the good shots.

Like It
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I like this camera. Nice to have a view finder. Lots of options. Good quality photos. Zoom is good for such a small camera.

camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have not used the camera very much yet but it is working well and I am very happy with it. I love the size and the color blue. It takes nice pictures also.

Best camera I’ve ever purchased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this camera. The quality is on par with other cameras I’ve had but thanks to its image stability mechanism, its far more superior. The quality built is strong and slim, fits perfectly into my pockets. My only complaint about this product is the camera/video/view media switch on the back. It could have been better designed. Other than that, awesome product for its price range! I WOULD BUY IT AGAIN WITHOUT HESITATION.

Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera. Lives up to all of the positive things said about it in the reviews here. It’s compact, intuitive and takes excellent pictures. Highly recommended.

I LOVE CANON
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When I was ready to purchase a new digital camera, I remembered one of my first cameras. It was a Canon and I loved it. I did some research and determined Canon is one of the best on the market, so I bought one.

Great camera, great price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera for my girlfriend’s birthday. I have had a lot of chance to play around with it and I am very pleased. I feel like it is a great camera for the price, pretty small, and would definitely recommend it to others.

Great Camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just came back from The Netherlands and this camera performed fantastic!

My pictures are beautiful and I was able to do many different functions with the camera. I would highly recommend to all.

PhotoStitch
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As everyone else has said, this camera is great; small, cute, works perfectly.

What I want to add is that the software that comes with it is amazing. The camera has a function to help you line up panorama shots, and the CD that comes with the camera has a program called PhotoStitch that will stitch the peices together into a panoramic picture. It works great! The program senses by itself where the pictures should line up and puts them together; for far away views you can’t even tell where the pictures were stitched together. Its amazing.

Best Little Camera I’ve ever owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Canon SD1100IS is small enough to take everywhere every time. It is capable enough that I sometimes choose to take it where I know I’ll be taking pictures; situations where I normally would lug along my super-zoom.

Excellent battery life, very quick response, great flexibility.

Exceptional macro capability and well placed controls.

It puzzles me that marketing makes a big deal of its colors; this is a quality tool at a good price. Not just a toy.

I also have fun with the built-in stop-motion video modes.

The only minor difficulty is getting used to using such a small camera with my big fingers. There is a reason that the manual repeatedly warns one to wear the wrist strap.

excellent camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this camera after using my sister’s 2007 Canon model SD 1100 and I love it! It has excellent video quality, which was important to me, and takes clean, crisp photos. I love how user friendly it is, I haven’t needed to open the owner’s manual once since I got it a month ago. Everything is very straight forward and simple to navigate and the photos speak for themselves. This camera is also extremely light weight and comes in some pretty funky colors. Its a really great buy at an affordable price!

Canon PowerShot
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera came very quickly and so far I love everything about it. Fits in my purchase and is very versatile. I was tickled that I was able to get in my favorite color – blue!

Simple, Compact, and Good
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use, compact, lightweight and produces good quality images. Happy with purchase. No issues identified.

Excellent Product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera for my son in Iraq. The pictures coming back are superb and he has been very happy with it. You can imagine that it gets all sorts of stress in a combat situation and it has held up very well.

compact
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Love. It. Fits in my purse, take great shots and video for such a little camera.

It may be little but…
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
WOW – I had just about 3 weeks of use before I took this little baby on a trip – it performed perfectly. It is light, convenient, easy to use, durable (dropped it in the car) and just right for traveling.

ink cartridige would not work
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
only complaint could not print anything with the ink that was supplied —was not told that I was supplied with only 5 prints plus ink? new ink and prints from best buy worked fine

FINALLY!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i have always been a canon user until i got these rave reviews about the samsung NV10 so i bought it. i did not like that i could not just point and shoot a good pic. i had always had to play with it for a while (i know this is not a review for NV10) but with that being said once i decided to back to canon and see what the SD1100 was about…i had NO regrets! this camera takes AMAZING pics! with very little navigation too! the macro option is really cool too!

it did have an screen error message after a week and half of using it but that is the AMAZING thing about AMAZON, returned it and they sent me a new one…just like that!

if i could give more stars i would! i am inspired to take pictures again!!

Best point-and-shoot for the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
From closeups to panoramas, this little camera can do it all. My daughter has owned one for about a year. I bought mine in November. I like the removable/replaceable battery. It takes a bit of time to become familiar with all the features, but it can do a lot of fun things.

Great camera.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a great camera but I regret deeply that Canon, like most of the company, keep downgrading the quality of their products and they have replaced the nice aluminum controls for plastic giving a worse look and quality than the other controls.

Other than this, this camera is great.

Good camera, lousy service
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I ordered this from Adorama Camera through Amazon Marketplace on December 13th. It was allegedly in stock, and I received an order update from Amazon.com less than 2 hours after placing the order saying that it was available to ship by December 16th. On December 14th I received a message from [..] notifying me that the product was on backorder and would most likely ship within 10-14 days, which would be well past Christmas. It finally arrived on January 6th, almost 2 weeks after Christmas. Fortunately my daughter is old enough to understand the reason for the 2-week delay, but I will not be ordering from Adorama through Amazon Marketplace in the future.

I am so glad I bought this
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have now had this camera for six months. I am SO glad I bought it. Excellent pictures. Easy to shoot. I have never owned a slim camera like this, and find it constantly in my purse or pocket and getting taken out to use. I even used it as a copier when my friend’s daughter needed a copy of a handout and we didn’t have a scanner. We took the picture, popped the chip into the computer, and printed out a good quality copy.

CONS: It’s sometimes hard to get the adjustments right for the color in low light (they adjustments are there, but I’m not an expert on it). I wish the cover for the chip and battery was metal – it hasn’t broken, but I’m sure it will be the first thing to go.

I bought this camera after a lot of research and a very good picture by picture comparison by Pogue of the NY Times. I am SO happy with it.

Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this to replace my SD110 which had no problems but was only 3 MP. This one continues the tradition of excellence of Sony cameras. One advantage of my old camera is the ability to use the zoom when taking video. Battery life is excellent, but I did need to buy a larger SD card (2 GB) since the pics take up more memory due to increased megapixels.

Great camera for the price!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If you are looking for a small take it wherever you go camera this Canon definitley carries a bang for the buck. I have a 1 year old and I use it every day. The features are straight forward and easy to use, so you won’t have to spend 2 weeks reading the manual before you can use it. I especially like using the Color Accent feature, you can get really creative with it. The pictures you get are crisp and clear, and it also does a good job with video. I would definitely recomend this camera if you are looking for small, easy to use, point and shoot.

Cannon Powersopt review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a really good camera. Easy point & shoot, excellent pictures.

Plus it small & compact.

Great Point & Shoot Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is a great point and shoot camera. It is small, compact yet solid. It takes great pictures with little effort and allows immediate feed back on each picture. It has very little delay in the first shot or subsequent shots which was a significant issue with our first digital camera.

Cannon Powershot.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have traveled the world with this camera. Its reliable. I love the feature of the rechargabel battery! It takes great pictures. I love some of the great fetures in the menu options. All and All A great digital camera. No Complaints here!

Great product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera meets the requirements for those who need good quality pictures with an easy to handle

Excellent, versatile camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My wife has loved her trusty old Canon A410 for a long time. It was literally falling apart, and she still didn’t want me to replace it. When I finally insisted, she gave me two criteria:

1) It had to be a Canon (because she’s familiar with the controls, and the software on the PC side)

2) It had to have a viewfinder (not just the LCD on the back)

My wife is nearly legally blind (and still takes incredible photographs), and she insists that the viewfinder is the only way she can reliably line up a shot.

In order to make for bigger LCD screens, most cameras have dropped the viewfinder altogether. That made picking the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS very easy for me (after very little research).

She loves the camera beyond description, and I rarely have to muck with the images before posting them to my blog (on the A410 I used to have to lighten or darken them frequently), as this camera takes terrific photos on nearly every shot.

Highly recommended!

Great Purchase
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
We have a Nikon D40x that my wife finds difficult to use and bulky at times. This camera is great for her carry in her purse or pocket and takes excellent photos! We have had no problems at all taking pictures of progress on a house we are refurbishing and also snapping GREAT photos at a SEC outdoor Football game. So far have had no problems. The inside photos were not as great as the outdoor, but I feel like this was from the difficult lighting. Would purchase another. My wife is very picky and so far she has had no complaints!

Great buy!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am very happy with this camera. It is great. Good buy, good price.

Big Little Camera does its job well.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my 4th digital camera. I previously had a Canon with 5MP which was great but too large and not enough resolution. Next I had a Kodak Photosmart which was smaller and a good camera, except that once banged or dropped, the LCD is kaput and the camera is useless. $60 to repair on eBay, so I then purchased a Panasonic Lumix. This was my least favorite camera for taking pictures. There was no viewfinder and once the sun glare was so strong that I could take no photos because I couldn’t see what I was looking at. Also, the shutter lag was too slow to catch children in a good pose. Did my research and learned good things about the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS and went for it. This camera is GREAT! It has face detection and image stabilization. With these features, my child photos are terrific. And their faces are not all whited out as in other cameras. I am very satisfied and this may be my last camera as I have no complaints at all.

SD1100 canon camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love the ease of use . I have now ordered 3 from amazon. I will be giving them as gifts for Christmas.

A great little camera/camcorder
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After much research, I settled on this little camera for three reasons: (1) It produces surprisingly good videos, (2) It has an optical viewfinder which makes it easy to operate in very bright sunlight and allows one to hold the camera close to the body–and hence less camera-shake, (3) It is small enough to fit into one’s shirt pocket. All of the above were my criteria for a camcorder to use unobstrusively in a country where tourists are the target of gangsters and crooks, and where a regular camcorder would be very tempting. A bonus: excellent photos for a point-and-shoot!

SO BUMMED WITH LENS ERROR PROBLEM
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I had this camera since May of this year and works just great until last Saturday when we were at a Christmas party that it stopped working with message “Lens Error, Restart camera”. My hubby was taking pictures of us when this message appeared…so frustrated and mad with the camera because we missed all the fun pictures of our kids and friends. I called Cannon technical support this morning and told me to sent it for repair and estimated cost is around $100 to $130 after evaluation of the problem…that’s ridiculous! Might as well buy a new one…what a waste of money! I’m hoping that I don’t have to pay for it since it’s still under the 1 year warranty but we’ll see…I’ll update my reviews after two weeks.

Unexpectedly better than expected-love this shade of gold
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I own an Elph SD450 5MP, which I thought nothing could beat for the quality of pictures and movie clips it took. I ordered this one to update my camera and was not disappointed. Canon photos tend to be bluish or dark but that is easily corrected in the computer or with the camera settings. I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity of photos, particularly when using the standard zoom. I also like the movie mode which has been improved over my 450. I gave it 4 instead of 5 because I hoped it was more compact, but it is a tad thicker and bigger all around than the 450. Still, it’s a great camera to keep in a purse or briefcase in case the perfect photo opportunity should present itself.

canon 1100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a 1000 model from last year and love it.

Got this one for my parents and it’s east for them.

They are 80 years old and can work it, so yeah go get one.

Canon SD1100IS 8MP
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I did a lot of research before purchasing this Canon camera. Yes, the quality of the photo is excellent and it has many features, however, I did not read one single review which commented on the problem that the date and time is not imprinted on the photo when reviewing the photo but can be imprinted when printing out the photo if selected.

What good is a photo when the date and time is not on the photo. Nikon and Casio camera imprint the date and time on the photos taken. The user has the option of turning off the imprint should it be necessary.

I work as a residential property manager and frequently photograph rental units after the tenants have moved out in order to prepare the refunds of deposits. I have a nice Nikon 5.1 MP but the shutter time is extremely slow. I end up having to wait 5 seconds before being able to shoot the next photo. You can imagine how frustrating it is to spend time waiting in between shots.

The problem of not having the date and time imprint when I download the photos on my notebook makes my work very difficult. I only print out photos when necessary, therefore, if I move the original photo from the memory card to my notebook computer, I can not print the photo with the date imprinted. The date can be imprinted by connecting the camera to the printer and selecting this feature.

Do not purchase this camera if you need the date and time imprinted on the photo without having to print. Get a Casio Exilim because the quality is just as good and the menu is user friendly unlike Canon’s.

Canon needs to go back the drawing board and add this important feature.

Dreaded Lens Error – Beware!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I really liked this camera for the nearly two months that it worked, but unfortunately we were hit with the dreaded Lens Error which renders the camera useless. Unfortunately Canon wants nearly as much to fix this as it would cost to buy a new one, so we have a nice silver paperweight now.

Super!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My daughter gave this to me as a gift, and I couldn’t be happier! I am not one for lots of bells and whistles and manuals. I want to be able to pick up a camera and use it and that’s exactly what I can do with this camera. Nothing complicated! I have another digital camera that is larger in size and has more “features” that I still don’t know how to use. This camera is easy to use, the pictures are clear and I love the size of the camera even though it’s taking some getting used to after using a much larger camera. The quality of the pictures I have taken with my larger digital are close to that of the PowerShot, but on close-ups, there’s no comparison. Awesome! I am totally satisfied with this camera and would highly recommend it